Julian Thorne Hilts served in the Merchant Marine. He recently received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor given by congress to a civilian.

The Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act recognized the dedicated and vital service of the 290,000 men – including Captain Dwight A. Smith – who served in the Merchant Marine ...

I was honored to serve my country in the Merchant Marine and in the Navy Reserve. I am honored to receive the Merchant Marine Congressional Gold Medal today,” Durkin said.

Curtis Shores proudly holds up his Congressional Gold Medal, which he recently received in the mail after a legislative act granted all Merchant Mariners of WWII the Congressional Gold Medal.

A Congressional Gold Medal ceremony will be held Oct. 1 at the National WW II Museum in New Orleans to commemorate the recent awarding of the honor to World War II Merchant Marines.

Nelson, 97, received the Congressional Gold Medal for Merchant Mariners of WWII. Nelson joined the Merchant Marine in 1943, as a married 17-year-old who was eager to aid in the war effort.

At just 20 years old, Elmer Cocke left his rural home in Gretna to serve his country in the second world war, bidding ...

The Congressional Gold Medal will be displayed at the American Merchant Marine Museum in Kings Point, New York, and surviving merchant mariners will receive a bronze replica of the award ...

A Charleston-area Marine will be posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a gala next month.

The National Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 47 will honor the legacy of Montford Point Marine Alonzo H. Rouse by presenting his family with the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.

The Congressional Gold Medal is Congress’ top expression of appreciation for distinguished contribution and it was awarded to all members of the Montford Point Marines.

A Charleston-area Marine will be posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a gala next month.The National Montford Point Marine Association Chapt ...