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Medal of Honor
May 24, 2016
Interim Dir. of Teaching and Learning Zena Stenvik
Bill Holmgren, Dir. of Finance and Operation,
Bryan Hennekens, Dir of Technology and Security Services
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy
force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed
Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by the
President of the United States of America in the name of Congress.
56 Minnesota Medal of Honor Recipients
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Medal of Honor Facts
- Originally called the Navy Medal of Valor which was signed into
law by President Abraham Lincoln on December 21, 1861
- On August 5, 1958 President Dwight Eisenhower signed
legislation to create the Medal of Honor Society
- Mary Edwards Walker the only female recipient, Nov. 11, 1865
- 3,514 Medal of Honors have been awarded
- There are 19 double recipients
Columbia Heights High School Student
Private First Class James D. LaBelle
Born in Columbia Heights on November 22, 1925
Attended Columbia Heights High School
Played Basketball and Baseball
Enlisted in the US Marine Corps at age 17
In battle on Iwo Jima in 1945 and died saving the
lives of others on March 8, 1945
James D. LaBelle
Medal of Honor Recipient
Risked his life above and beyond the call
of duty while attached to the 27th
Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action
against enemy Japanese forces during
the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano
Islands, 8 March 1945. He demonstrated
dauntless courage, cool decision making
and a valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the
face of certain death He gallantly gave
his life in the service of his country.
“The President of the
United States takes pride
in presenting the Medal
of Honor
posthumously…”
Signed Harry Truman
5,000 attend the award presentation held during the
Aquatennial at Powderhorn Park, July 21, 1946
Medal of Honor Society & Foundation
Mission: Perpetuate the Medal of Honor's legacy through
outreach and collaborative efforts.Including:
Promote what the Medal of Honor represents
Public service activities of the Society's exclusive membership
Promote American values and the qualities of courage, sacrifice, and
patriotism through increased awareness, education, behavior, and
example
Working with the society on the following:
- Curriculum designed for all grade levels
and is based off of the values and
characteristics exhibited by the recipients
of the Medal of Honor:
- Site visit
Vignette: Gary Beikirch
MOH National Convention in MPLS October 2016
“Any nation that does not honor
its heroes will not long endure.”
Abraham Lincoln
CHPS Medal of Honor Initiatives
1. Establish background of PFC James LaBelle and a connection to his
family
2. Explore and Implement the Medal of Honor Curriculum
3. Culminating Project: Essay Contest
4. Honor James LaBelle at the Alumni Dinner
5. Rededication of memorial site to James La Belle (display case @ HS)
6. Medal of Honor Site Visit Application
7. LaBelle Scholarship
8. Establishment of a permanent CHPS Medal of Honor Recipient
Commemorative Site
Memorial Site
Memorial Site
Questions?