He didn't ask what ethnicity these men were or religion or what region of the country they came from. They were all Americans fighting one of the most atrocious and unpopular wars in our history. Freddie was awarded the Medal of Honor. not because he asked for a special privilege or recognition or job. Freddie was dead. He was recognized by his men for his bravery, for going beyond his call of duty to save other American lives while losing his own. (00:52–00:56)
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Asserts that Sergeant Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez received the Medal of Honor.
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