I think it was on Netflix, maybe Amazon Prime - but a whole series of shows on Medal of Honor recipients from all stages of history. Amazing stories.
The first(?) black guy to get it was severely wounded and was in the hospital for numerous gun shot wounds sustained during his heroic rescue of some guys (and capturing several Germans). One day though the hospital called his commander to report that he had escaped the hospital and gone AWOL.
“No he’s not - he’s back up here with us. Thanks for the call though.”
Ha ha ha ha ha .... Straight up, Gangsta’!!!!
This country still have plenty of men and women that will do the same thing, thank the Lord.
But, when you read about some of the things that those WW2 guys did, it’s almost unbelievable.
I will put to you, are you on Facebook? If so, check out the, OAF page. OAF stands for Operator As F*ck. It is hysterical. A few times a month, the admins will post a story about the heroics of a US service member and how they were awarded their various medals. They do it with a language that is better spoken in a locker room than at a podium during an awards ceremony, but they are hysterical.
If not on FB, find someone that is and take a look. I’d be curious to know if they did one on the soldier that you’re talking about. If they did, I’m positive they put a very comical spin on what he did. I promise you will enjoy.