Drew Dix, a retired Army Major and the first enlisted SF soldier to earn the Medal of Honor in Vietnam has signed the petition for Audie.This is our 25th Medal of Honor endorsement.Here is his bio:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Dennis_Dix
Colonel Wesley Fox, a Vietnam recipient of the Medal of Honor, signed the petition for Audie.Colonel Fox enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Private in 1950 and retired in 1993 at age 63 after 43 years of service. He had been a First sergeant at the time of his commissioning and then achived the rank of full Colonel prior to his retirement.Colonel Fox served in both Korea and Vietnam and was awarded 4 Purple Hearts. In addition, post-retirement he continued to wear the uniform for an additional 8 years as deputy Commandant of Cadets at Virginia Tech.Colonel Fox is a true legend within the Marine Corps.Here is his bio:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesley_L._Fox
John Baker Jr, who earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam and is the former Vice President of the Medal of Honor Society endorsed the petition for Audie. Mr. Baker is a retired Army Master Sergeant who also retired from the VA and is a member of the American Battle Monuments Commission.Here is his bio:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Baker,_Jr.
Captain Tom Kelley, a Vietnam recipient of the Medal of Honor and who served from 2003-2011 as the Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services has endorsed the petition.Captain Kelley received the Medal of Honor from President Nixon and retired from the Navy in 1990 after 30 years of service.Here is his bio:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_G._Kelley
Lieutenant General David E. Grange Jr. U.S. Army, (retired) has added his signature and endorsement to the petition campaign.He has signed the petition and we are pleased to have the endorsement of this distinguished American soldier, who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam and is an Army legend.General Grange is a three time recipient of the Silver Star Medal and also holds the Purple Heart. He was a Division Commander during the Vietnam War.His biography can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_E._Grange,_Jr.
Mrs. Linda Hope, the daughter of Bob and Dolores Hope has endorsed the petition. Bob Hope was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She has signed as signature number 9375.
General Robert W. RisCassi, former Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, (retired) has added his signature and endorsement to the petition campaign. He has signed the petition as signature number 9420 and we are pleased to have the endorsement of this distinguished American soldier. His biography can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_W._RisCassi
Dr. (Chief) Joseph Medicine Crow is a Native American and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded in 2009 for his work as a historian and author.Dr. Medicine Crow was the first member of the Crow tribe to graduate college. This was in 1939 and he was awarded a degree in anthropology.During WWII he served as a Corporal in the same area as Audie (Vosges Mountains) and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.Post war he has written many books on the Plains Indians and is the Crow tribal historian. In addition, his Grandfather served as a Scout under Custer and was at the Little Big Horn.Dr. Medicine Crow is a guest lecturer (as of 2009) at the Custer Battlefield.Here is a link to his bio:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Medicine_CrowDr. Medicine Crow is the last true War Chief of the Plains Indians. This is because he met all four (4) requirements to become a Chief during WWII. Here is a quote from wiki:"Joseph Medicine Crow joined the...
MCPO William R. Charette, USN (ret), a Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War has signed our petition as signature number 9253. Mr. Charette served 26 years in the Navy retiring in 1977 as a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9), the highest enlisted rank and had the distinct honor in 1958 of selecting the remains of the Unknown Serviceman representing WWII missing, that would later be placed in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington.Of the five Navy Corpsman who received the Medal of Honor for service in Korea Mr. Charette was the only one who survived to see the medal presented. Here is his Medal of Honor citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy aggressor forces during the early morning hours. Participating in a fierce encounter with a cleverly concealed and well-entrenched enemy force occupying positions on a vital and bitterly contested outpost far in...
General Ronald H. Griffith, former Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, (retired) has added his signature and endorsement to the petition campaign. He has signed the petition as signature number 9155 and we are pleased to have the endorsement of this distinguished American soldier. His biography can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_H._Griffith