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 The Medal of Honor is the highest US military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for bravery in combat at the risk of life.

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2  The Medal of Honor is the highest US military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for bravery in combat at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

3  Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division.

4  World war II in the European Theatre of Operations  Korean War

5  Born: 4 December 1919 – 20 July 1950.  Libby was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Libby exposed himself to North Korean fire multiple times to help wounded soldiers.

6  Libby received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 20, 1950.  He was shot multiple times, Libby died from blood loss but was able to protect a truck full of wounded men until they escaped to allied lines. For this action, Libby was awarded the Medal of Honor.


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