Sgt. Maj. John Canley — Fearless Marine to be Awarded Medal of Honor
Channel: Marines
Date: 2018-09-26

Sgt. Maj. John Canley will become the 300th Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

As a gunnery sergeant during the Vietnam War, Canley took command of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, after his company commander was wounded during the Battle of Hue City. Over several days, he led his Marines while saving lives and eliminating enemy threats. 

He was originally awarded a Navy Cross for his actions. It is being upgraded to a Medal of Honor 

(U.S. Marine Corps video by Mat Gleeson and Ric Robinson)


WATCH MORE:

Sgt. Maj. John Canley MoH News Announcement:

A History of Marines and the Medal of Honor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNW0C3FxrSA

Canley's Navy Cross Citation:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/4479