1863 has posthumously awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to first lieutenant richard e cavazoses army for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. first lieutenant richard e cavazos to say which themselves above and beyond the call of duty second battalion 65th infantry regiment 3rd infantry division on june 14 to 15th 1953. in the definitively of korea. on the night of june 14 lieutenant cavazos at his company a raid on an entrenched enemy outpost with the mission of destroying the first kirsanow installation. during the initial attack first lieutenant cavazos at his mentor intense mortar and artillery fire and upon entering the trenches fears close combat ensued during which first lieutenant cavazos directed fire on the enemy in their positions. an extremely intense enemy mortar and artillery barrage hit his position first lieutenant cavazos withdrew the company and regroup this meant. twice more he led his men to an intense enemy fire and assault on the enemy position destroying vital enemy fortifications and personnel. during the

richard cavazos. attention to orders. the president of the united states of america authorized by act of congress march 3, 1863 has posthumously awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to first lieut. richard e cavazos ndunited states army for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty . richard cavazos distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity while serving as company commander company e second battalion 65th infantry regiment third infantry division june 14 and 15th 1953 in the vicinity of korea. on the night of june 14 first lieut. cavazos led his company in a raid on an entrenched enemy outpost with the mission of destroying personnel and installation . during the initial attack he led his men through intense enemy mortar and artillery fire . upon entering the trenches fierce close combat ensued during which first lieut. cavazos directed enemy fire on the enemy. when an intense enemy mortar and artillery barrage his position first lieut.

richard. excuse me, excuse me. cavazosg first lieutenant in korea, richard led his men through a difficult and deadly mission in enemy territory. eventually, he was ordered to retreat. but he stayed. he stayed, rescuing wounded soldiers one by one until every one of them was evacuated. richard went on to serve for three decades in the army, becoming the first the country's first hispanic four star general, and captain hugh nelson, citadel graduate, helicopter pilot and a proud young father. he was just 28 years old when he and his crew were shot down in vietnam. you freed his men who were trapped in the wreckage. then, as the enemy began to attack, he used his body to shield to protect them. it cost him dearly. it cost him his life. he was commanding officer, called it the ultimate act of self-sacrifice, which it was. and finally, private first class ken david, who was here with us today nearly 55 years ago in vietnam, his company was ambushed by the enemy. ken's lieutenant was killed instantly. then ken himself was hit in

general richard -- excuse me -- cavazos. a young first lieutenant in korea. through a difficult, deadly mission in enemy territory. eventually, he was ordered to retreat, but he stayed. he stayed, rescuing wounded soldiers one by one, until everyone of of them was evacuated. richard went on to serve for three decades in the army, becoming the country's first hispanic four-star general. captain hugh nelson, helicopter pilot, and a proud young father. he was just 28 years old when he and his crew were shot down in vietnam. he freed his men who were trapped in the wreckage and as they began to attack him he used his body as a shield to protect them. it cost him dearly. it cost him his life. he his commanding officer callet the ultimate act of self-sacrifice, which it was. and finally, private first class ken david, who is here with us today. nearly 55 years ago in be vietnam his unit was ambushed by the enemy. killed instantly. ken was hit in the back with shrapnel but he wouldn't give up. instead, he shouted and fired his weapon to attract attention to him come

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the only one of today's seven medal of honor recipients still living, and korean war veteran richard cavazos lieutenant cavazos, who went on to become the army's first hispanic four star general. >> it's up to us to give this medal meaning, to keep fighting, to keep fighting for one another, for each other, to keep defending everything these heroes fought for and many of them died for. >> mary bruce, abc news, washington. >> today, the president will bestow the presidential medal of freedom to some of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment and other areas. recipients include former secretary of state hillary clinton and actor and director denzel washington. we look forward to seeing that list. still ahead this morning, drivers are being warned about an alarming tactic. police say suspects are intentionally rear ending potential victims. we'll explain. and here's a live look atop our roof camera this morning at welcome back to a live look from sfo this morning. 641. a new development in san mateo county. we're following. embattled sheriff christina corpus has filed a $10 mil

the only one of today's seven medal of honor recipients still living, and korean war veteran richard cavazosthen lieutenant cavazos, who went on to become the army's first hispanic four star general. >> it's up to us to give this medal meaning, to keep fighting, to keep fighting for one another, for each other, to keep defending everything these heroes fought for and many of them died for. >> mary bruce, abc news, washington. >> today, president joe biden will bestow the presidential medal of freedom to some of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment and other areas. recipients include former secretary of state hillary clinton and actor director denzel washington. still ahead this morning, drivers are being warned about an alarming tactic. police say suspects intentionally rear ending potential victims. we'll explain and we'll take you outside here for a live look atop our roof camera. drier days ahead. it's 5.40. do you question the tradeoffs of treating? ubrelvy is another option. it works fast, and most have migraine pain relief within two hours. you can treat it anytime,