Meet Ohio’s

Bravest Heroes

Learn about the lives of true American heroes as recognized and honored by the Ohio Military Hall of Fame.

Read more about The Ohio Military Hall of Fame book written by Melody Lapczynski Hatfield on her website found here.

Ohio Military Hall of Fame Book

2025 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES – VIEW ALL INDUCTEES

Forrest Eugene Everhart

Technical Sergeant Forrest Eugene Everhart, Sr.

2025 · Medal of Honor

Private Philip G. Shadrach

2025 · Medal of Honor

Private George D. Wilson

2025 · Medal of Honor

Richard Morgan Rees

Captain Richard Morgan Rees

2025 · Distinguished Service Cross

William Barthelmas Jr

Captain William Jennings Barthelmas, Jr.

2025 · Silver Star

SSG Roger L. Coffman

2025 · Silver Star

Kenneth Cordier

Captain Kenneth W. Cordier

2025 · Silver Star

Sergeant Joseph D. Karam

2025 · Silver Star

Private First Class Harrison J. Meyer

2025 · Silver Star

Elbert Ray Rawlins

Private First Class Elbert R. Rawlins

2025 · Silver Star

Lieutenant Owen W. Huff

2025 · Legion of Merit with “V” Combat Designation

Lieutenant Commander Matthew S. McGraw

2025 · Legion of Merit with Combat “V”

Donald E. Austin receiving his medal

Specialist Four Donald E. Austin

2025 · Bronze Star with V

Corporal Michael R. Cowles

2025 · Bronze Star with V

Donald L. Justice receiving his medal

Specialist Four Donald Lee Justice

2025 · Bronze Star with V

Corporal Russell G. Little, Jr.

2025 · Bronze Star with V

Private First Class James E. Moses

2025 · Bronze Star with V

Specialist Four William L. Vasil

2025 · Bronze Star with V

Sergeant Alex J. Rozanski

2025 · Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with ”V” Device

THE OHIO MEDAL OF VALOR

The Ohio Military Hall of Fame honors Ohio veterans who received medals for valor while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Ohio Military Hall of Fame Medal with Red and White Ribbon