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posthumous-recognition
The awarding of the Medal of Honor posthumously underscores the recognition of valor even after death.
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Starship Troopers (1960)Robert A. Heinlein
Chapter 22
This historical note recounts the heroic actions of Private Rodger W. Young during World War II, who single-handedly attacked and destroyed an enemy machine-gun pillbox despite being wounded multiple times. His courageous act allowed his platoon to escape without further casualties and earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor.