Hall of Valor

History of Joseph A. Dugan, Jr. Hall of Valor

In 1963, Soldiers & Sailors Hall of Valor was dedicated as part of the military history museum to honor veterans, living and deceased, for valor "above and beyond the call of duty" while in action against the enemy. The Hall of Valor is opened to veterans who were born, enlisted, or lived most of their lives after service in Pennsylvania. Currently there are over 600 veterans that have been inducted into this prestigious Hall. On November 12, 2006, the Hall was renamed to the Joseph A. Dugan Jr. Hall of Valor in memory of Soldiers & Sailors' first President & CEO. His dedication to our mission to honor and remember those who serve helped to make the museum and the Hall of Valor what it is today.

Honored in the Hall of Valor are recipients of: The Congressional Medal of Honor, The Kearny Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and Soldier's Medal.

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2009 Induction Class

Donald K. Burns
Silver Star Medal, World War II, Beaver County
Thomas G. Capizzi
Silver Star Medal, World War II, Allegheny County
Michael J. Crescenz
Medal of Honor, Vietnam, Philadelphia County
George R. Christmas
Navy Cross, Vietnam War, Delaware County
Francis Culotta
Silver Star Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Cluster, World War II, Allegheny County
Robert M. Johnson
Distinguished Flying Cross, World War II, Philadelphia County
Edward J. Klimowicz
Silver Star Medal, World War II, Northumberland County
John F. Laboon Jr.
Silver Star Medal, World War II, Allegheny County
Ross McGinnis
Medal of Honor, War on Terrorism, Clarion County
Michael E. McLaughlin
Silver Star Medal, War on Terrorism, Venango County
Charles W. Newell
Silver Star Medal, World War II, Fayette County