Major Louis Cukela
Major Louis Cukela was a member of the United States Marine who was among those decorated military officers who received the Medal of Honor twice. The honor was bestowed upon him by both the United Army and the United States Navy for his actions in the Battle of Soissons during the first world war.
He also received several honors from Italy, France, and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Cukela served in the U.S. Army between 1914 and 1916 and then in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1917 to 1946. Cukela held the position of Corporal in the Army and Major in the Marine Corps.
He is also known for his participation in World War II. He breathed his last in 1956 at the age of 67. With his death, he left behind a legacy of his own. He was popular for his broken English.