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This article from History of War recounts the heroic actions of Sergeant Bennie G Adkins during the Vietnam War. Adkins, a Special Forces soldier, defended his training camp near the Ho Chi Minh trail against a surprise attack by the North Vietnamese Army. Despite being outnumbered, Adkins fought back, even surviving a bullet to his rifle's magazine. He eventually escaped the camp with fellow soldiers and evaded the enemy while waiting for extraction. Adkins displayed incredible bravery and resourcefulness throughout the intense battle. After years of effort, he was finally awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. [Extracted from the article]

This article from History of War recounts the heroic actions of Staff Sergeant Walter Ehlers during the Normandy Campaign in 1944. Ehlers led a squad of 12 inexperienced infantrymen and took multiple enemy positions, despite suffering serious injuries. He displayed bravery and self-sacrifice, earning him the Medal of Honor. Ehlers continued to serve in the military after the war and worked with the Veterans Administration to assist other soldiers. He passed away in 2014 as the last surviving Normandy Campaign Medal of Honor recipient. [Extracted from the article]