Though largely fictionalized, this is a moving report of the defense of the Pacific Island base, with strong emphasis on
the heroic gallantry of three Manrines, played by Robert Preston, Brian Donlevy, and William Bendix.
Washington (CNN)- President Obama will award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller for «conspicuous
gallantry» and «
heroic actions» in Afghanistan in January 2008, the White House announced Thursday.