The harrowing Medal of Honor stories of 5 men who helped turn the tide of Vietnam's brutal Battle of Hue City
Gunnery Sergeant John L. Canley received his award over 50 years after carrying wounded Marines to safety.
Chief Warrant Officer Frederick Ferguson flew his helicopter through a barrage of anti-aircraft fire to rescue wounded comrades.
Chief Warrant Officer Frederick Ferguson ignored numerous calls to avoid the airspace surrounding Hue City during the early days of the battle.
He flew his helicopter through enemy fire, guiding the damaged aircraft so he could rescue wounded comrades and fly them back to safety.
His bravery saved the lives of five wounded soldiers.
Sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez
Sgt. Gonzalez and his unit were among the first to deploy into the Viet Cong-occupied Hue City.
Through five days of fighting, Gonzalez repeatedly exposed himself to direct enemy fire, leading his men despite his personal wounds.
Although he died during the battle, his actions ensured his comrades' survival.
Sergeant Joe Hooper is described as the most decorated soldier of the Vietnam War.
Sgt. Hooper earned the Medal of Honor on the same day as company mate Staff Sgt. Sims.
Hooper suffered extraordinary wounds as he fought during the Battle of Hue City, during which he destroyed numerous enemy bunkers and raced across open fields under intense fire to save a wounded comrade.
Staff Sergeant Clifford Sims, once an orphan, flung himself on top of an explosive device to save his platoon.
During an intense search-and-rescue mission, Staff Sgt. Sims heard the click of a booby trap as his platoon approached a bunker.
Shouting for his team to stay back, Sims jumped on top of the device to absorb the explosion.
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