May 19, 2025
Civil War Heroes Among 2025 Ohio Valor Inductees: Andrews Raiders Honored

The 2025 Ohio Military Valor Heroes induction ceremony welcomed 19 new honorees to our distinguished ranks. Among them were two members of the famed Andrews Raiders from the Civil War, whose ultimate sacrifice by hanging followed their daring mission behind Confederate lines. Discover the remarkable stories of bravery spanning multiple conflicts, including Medal of Honor recipients whose actions exemplify the highest traditions of American military service.

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March 3, 2025
Celebrating the 2024 Inductees of the Ohio Military Hall of Fame

We are honored to announce that the Ohio Military Hall of Fame proudly inducted a distinguished group of veterans in our annual ceremony held this past May 2024. These brave individuals were nominated by their peers, family, and friends for their exceptional valor and unwavering dedication to our country.

The 2024 inductees have shown extraordinary heroism and have served as exemplary representatives of the values and principles that define our military. Each story of courage and sacrifice is a testament to their commitment and strength.

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October 18, 2021
‘They risk everything for our freedom’: Ohio veterans inducted into military hall of fame

Holly Zachariah

The Columbus Dispatch

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The crowd stayed silent as the harrowing stories of heroism were read from the stage.

 A wounded soldier crawling through Vietnam jungles to get to injured brothers, a Marine diving on a grenade and sacrificing himself to save comrades, a staff sergeant from the legendary Night Stalkers commando team who lost his life when the enemy shot down the team’s helicopter over the mountains of Afghanistan.

Other men being honored fought firefights in Vietnam rice paddies, manned the guns from the doors of helicopters, and undertook dangerous missions to rescue downed pilots. All were among 15 veterans inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor during a ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse atrium Friday.

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