General Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur is regarded as one of the most distinguished military leaders of the 20th century. But it was perhaps his destiny, as he was born into a military family in the barracks at Little Rock, Arkansas. Much later, MacArthur fought in WWI on the Western Front in Europe, where his bravery earned him seven Silver Stars as well as two Distinguished Service Crosses.
In WWII, Macarthur led from the front in the Philippines in 1942. And although he had to succumb to a defeat, he went on to win the Medal of Honor for his incomparable amazing defense of the islands.
However, he won in the Philippines in 1944 and went on to receive Japan’s surrender in September 1945. His award receptacle boasts of as many as 100 military awards during his immensely successful career.