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Podcast: Medal of Honor Podcast
Episode: Marcellus Chiles: What Now Captain?
Description: When his unit’s entire leadership was wiped out during the Argonne offensive, Capt Chiles took command of his battalion, advancing through a creek against heavy fire. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for commanding his unit despite a mortal wound from a sniper, refusing to leave until the unit was in good hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices