Medal of Honor Recipients
Six aviators who served in the "Cactus Air Force" received the Medal of Honor for their actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1942-February 1943):
- John L. Smith
- Robert E. Galer
- Joe Foss
- Harold W. Bauer
- Jefferson J. DeBlanc
- James E. Swett
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