Medal of Honor (TV series)
2018 television series
Medal of Honor is an anthology documentary series that is based on real life combat events and personal sacrifice that ultimately lead to being awarded the Medal of Honor. The series highlights Medal of Honor awards that are given both posthumously in addition to awards given to recipients who are still alive today. Each episode recreates one person's experience pertaining to the story behind their Medal of Honor award.
Plot
The anthology series combines archival footage, dramatic recreations and interviews with family members, historians, news reporters and fellow veterans to tell each person's unique experience that led to the bestowment of the Medal of Honor, America's highest and most prestigious military decoration.
Season 1
Medal of Honor recipients highlighted.
Episode 1: Sylvester Antolak (World War II), Army, portrayed by Joseph Cross
Episode 2: Clinton Romesha (War in Afghanistan), Army, portrayed by Paul Wesley
Episode 3: Edward A. Carter Jr. (World War II), Army, portrayed by Aldis Hodge
Episode 4: Hiroshi H. Miyamura (Korean War), Army portrayed by Derek Mio
Episode 5: Vito R. Bertoldo (World War II), Army, portrayed by Ben Schwartz
Episode 6: Joseph Vittori (Korean War), Marine Corps, portrayed by Steven R. McQueen
Episode 7: Richard Etchberger (Vietnam War), Air Force, portrayed by Oliver Hudson
Episode 8: Ty Carter (War in Afghanistan), Army, portrayed by Jonny Weston
Development and production
The series is produced by Allentown Productions and Compari Entertainment, and is distributed by Netflix.
Reception
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