These Stories of Valor are part of an ongoing oral history program of the Honor Project to ensure the experiences of our combat wounded and those who gave their all in the service of America are remembered for generations to come.
Leonard Crosby was commissioned in the U.S. Army in 1964, serving until 1970. During the Vietnam War, Crosby served two tours of duty, the first as a Platoon Leader with the 4th Infantry Division and the second as a Company Commander with the 101st Airborne Division. His service included action during Operation MacArthur, the Tet Offensive, Operation Nevada Eagle, and more.
Read MoreIn June 1970, then-First Lieutenant Buswell was leading a reconnaissance patrol when enemy forces initiated an ambush with a claymore and small arms fire. Buswell and another soldier were wounded.
Read MoreThe inaugural #PurpleHeartPatriotProject representative from Idaho, U.S Army 1st Lt. Donald Turano was wounded on November 12, 1968 during fighting in #Vietnam. When asked what his service means to him, Turano described it as "pride, integrity, accomplishments and leadership.
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