Tag: Medal

Biden to award posthumous Medal of Honor to two Civil War train thieves

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday will award the Medal of Honor posthumously to two U.S. Army privates who were part of a daring Union Army contingent that stole a Confederate train during the Civil War, the White House said. Philip Shadrach and George Wilson, will receive the medals […]

Rhasidat Adeleke claims silver medal in 400m at European Championships

Rhasidat Adeleke has claimed her second medal of the European Athletics Championships in Rome. The Tallaght sprinter took silver in the women’s 400-metres, after being pipped to the line by Poland’s Natalia Kaczmarek. The bronze medal went to Lieke Klaver of the Netherlands. Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke in the 400m final. Photo: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Sharlene Mawdsley […]

Monroe man receives gold medal for excellence in nuclear medical physics

MONROE — Three things helped Ralph Lieto of Monroe be successful in his career: serendipity, timely mentoring and willingness. “My success has been being in the right place at the right time, having the guidance of trusted mentors early in my career and the willingness to be involved and become active in organizations and societies […]

Teutopolis and Montrose firefighters receive Medal of Honor

May 14—Firefighters from the Teutopolis and Montrose Fire Protection Districts Tuesday received the highest honor bestowed on firefighters by the state of Illinois. Two Montrose firefighters and three Teutopolis firefighters were given the Medal of Honor during the 31st Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial & Firefighting Medal of Honor Award Ceremony in Springfield. Assistant Fire […]