US President Biden has bestowed the Medal of Honor to four Army veterans who fought in the Vietnam War, upgrading previous honors they had received for their acts of valor
The individuals who received the medal -- the most prestigious decoration in the US military -- are Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro, Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii and retired Major John J. Duffy. "They stood in the way of danger, risked everything ... to defend our nation and our values," Biden said during the ceremony at the White House."However, not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve.
"I did the job that I was trained for. I felt like I had to do this. It was a matter of duty. And I did my duty as best I could," Birdwell said."I've wondered a thousand times why I survived and some of the others didn't, but I've thought when I go up for judgment, if I have the courage, I'll ask God that question." Biden described how"it took decades" for Birdwell's commanding officer, Gen.
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