Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Robert Craig
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Army 2nd Lt. Robert Craig was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor during World War II, specifically for his actions in Sicily during Operation Husky. Born in Scotland on June 7, 1919, Craig's family moved to Toledo, Ohio, when he was four. After joining the Army in 1941, he participated in the July 1943 landings in Sicily. During a fierce battle, he bravely charged enemy positions, allowing his platoon to retreat safely. He was killed in action, but his heroism inspired his men to defeat the enemy. His Medal of Honor was presented to his father in 1944.
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