Sergeant First Class Eugene Ashley Jr.

A soldier from the U.S. Army Special Forces, Sergeant First Class Eugene Ashley Jr. fought in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in America. He enlisted his name in the Army in 1950 and fought for his country in the Korean War.

After America deployed Ashley in Vietnam, he participated in the Battle of Lang Vei, where he fought fiercely to rescue American forces. He made four attempts to do so and by the time he was on his fifth attempt, a shell wounded him badly and Ashley was declared dead.

His bravery earned him the Medal of Honor after his death. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He served in the United States military from 1950 to 1968. Ashley will always be remembered for the courage he showed during his service to the nation.