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Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Three Brave Soldiers

3/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On March 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army soldiers at the White House.
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson was recognized for Vietnam War heroism.
Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis was posthumously honored for saving a Polish officer in Afghanistan.
The Ollis family attended with Karol Cierpica, the soldier Ollis saved, as U.S. actions in Iran continued.

History

Historical Context

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy awarded the first Medals of Honor for Vietnam War heroism, establishing a precedent for recognizing extraordinary bravery. Since then, 254 Medals have been awarded for actions in Vietnam. Recent awards by President Trump to soldiers like Terry P. Richardson and Michael H. Ollis underscore the ongoing significance of military valor in U.S. history, particularly in conflicts like Afghanistan.

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Story summary

On March 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army soldiers at the White House.
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson was recognized for Vietnam War heroism.
Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis was posthumously honored for saving a Polish officer in Afghanistan.
The Ollis family attended with Karol Cierpica, the soldier Ollis saved, as U.S. actions in Iran continued.

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