Meet Ohio’s

Bravest Heroes

row of medals on a table, some in boxes

2025 Ceremony

This 2025 ceremony will be held on
Friday, May 02, 2025 at:

Statehouse Atrium
Capitol Square
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Public is invited.

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

2024 OHIO MILITARY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES – VIEW ALL INDUCTEES

Photo of Greg Fleming

CWO2 Gregory R. Fleming

2024 · Distinguished Flying Cross

Photo of Arthur A. Wallace

Captain Arthur A. Wallace

2024 · Distinguished Flying Cross

Portrait Photo of Matthew France

Captain Matthew J. France

2024 · Bronze Star with V

Photo of Gregory White

Corporal Gregory A. White

2024 · Silver Star

Portrait Photo of Arnold Bokesch

First Lieutenant Arnold W. Bokesch

2024 · Bronze Star

Group Photo Including William L. Webster Jr.

Sergeant William L. Webster, Jr.

2024 · Bronze Star with V

Portrait Photo of William G. Lee

Specialist Four William G. Lee

2024 · Bronze Star with V

Photo of Brad Bonnell

First Sergeant Brad L. Bonnell

2024 · Army Commendation Medal with V Device

Photo of Michael R. Kelvington`

Captain Michael R. Kelvington

2024 · Bronze Star with V

Portrait Photo of Kent Knight

Private First Class Kent S. Knight

2024 · Bronze Star with V

Joseph O'Meara Portrait Photo

First Lieutenant Joseph Dale O’Meara

2024 · Silver Star

James Brian O'keeffe Close-Up Photo

Specialist Four James Brian O’Keeffe

2024 · Silver Star

Gary Lee McKiddy Portrait Photo

Specialist Four Gary Lee McKiddy

2024 · Silver Star

Rick Hausman Portrait Photo

Private First Class Henry R. (Rick) Hausman

2024 · Silver Star

Portrait Photo of Steven B. Cook

1st Lieutenant Stephen B. Cook

2024 · Silver Star

Close up of Marcus Collins Smiling

PFC Marcus G. Collins

2024 · Silver Star

David Winder Portrait Photo

PFC David Francis Winder

2024 · Congressional Medal of Honor

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.

Click here to learn more about the Ohio Medal of Valor