20 of America’s Most Decorated War Heroes

Herman H. Hanneken

• Rank: Second lieutenant
• Military branch: Marines
• Served in: Banana Wars, WWI, WWII
• Medal(s) of valor: Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Silver Star

Hanneken won the Medal of Honor for subduing rebels in Haiti in 1919. He was also awarded the Silver Star for gallantry fighting on Guadalcanal in World War II.