Van Barfoot, Medal of Honor, WWII

Technical Sergeant Van Barfoot, one of the most significant Native American heroes of World War II, was awarded the Medal of Honor while in the field in Épinal, France, on September 28, 1944. He received this recognition for his actions on May 23, 1944, when he led his unit through enemy minefields near Carano, Italy, destroying several positions and capturing others. Read more about Barfoot and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/