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Retired Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump.
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Who
Retired Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr., President Donald Trump, retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, Marine Col. John W. Ripley
What
Retired Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 1d 7h ago
Where
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Why
For heroism during the Vietnam War, specifically for leading his Marines through an ambush in 1967 while injured.
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The award recognizes Capers' valor and inducts him into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes, acknowledging his historical role as the first African American to lead a Marine recon company and receive a battlefield commission.
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