Lt. j.g. John Koelsch's most notable sortie ultimately cost him his life, but through his actions, the pilot he risked his life to save survived.
Biden will bestow the medal posthumously to six men and one living recipient at a White House ceremony.
Pvt. Joe Martinez's actions came during the only World War II battle American and Japanese troops fought in the ice and snow.
By Jon Guttman
Pfc. Fernando Garcia is the only Puerto Rican Marine to have received the award.
By Jon Guttman
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