births

Eugene B. Fluckey, American admiral, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2007)

Historical image related to Eugene B. Fluckey, American admiral, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2007) from October 5, 1913

Eugene B. Fluckey

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1913–2007)

Eugene Bennett Fluckey, nicknamed "Lucky Fluckey", was a United States Navy rear admiral who received the Medal of Honor and four Navy Crosses during his service as a submarine commander in World War II.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Medal of Honor

Highest award in the United States Armed Forces

The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)