By Peoria Standard |
Mar 25, 2024
On March 25th, 2024, the nation commemorates National Medal of Honor Day, a day dedicated to honoring those who have exemplified extraordinary bravery and courage in the line of duty. Established in 1861, the Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor, with only 3,517 members of the armed forces having received this prestigious recognition.Among the distinguished recipients of the Medal of Honor is Illinois native Hal Fritz of Peoria. Fritz was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1971 for his remarkable acts of heroism, described as "conspicuous gallantry and...