Recipients

Warren Johnson

Warren Johnson was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1950 after graduating from the University of Minnesota where he was a NROTC scholarship student. He…
William Johnson

Warren Johnson received flight training and received his commission and designation as a Naval Aviator in June 1942. He retied as a U.S. Marine Corps…
Robert Johnston

Robert Johnston emigrated to the United States in 1955 and graduated from San Diego college in 1961, at which time he was commissioned in the…
Steven Hummer

Steven Hummer enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1970 and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1973. He was commissioned following his subsequent graduation…
Donald Humphrey

Donald Humphrey enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1947 and achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant prior to being commissioned in 1953. He retired as…
Franklin Welch

Franklin Welch rose quickly through the ranks, and spent 13 of his 26-year Coast Guard Career as a Master Chief Petty Officer. From 2002 until…
Jason Courson
Charles Bowen

Charles Bowen has the distinction of serving in the Coast Guard’s highest enlisted position TWICE. From July to October 2002, he served as Interim Master…
Herbert Lundin

During World War II Herbert Lundin was credited with shooting down FOUR enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Colonel…
Roger Kersey
Ricky Jimenez
Jesse Boettcher