In 1990, Congress designated March 25 of each year as “National Medal of Honor Day.” The day is dedicated to all Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the United State’s highest military honor awarded to US military personnel. The medal is awarded by the President of the United States for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. There are three versions of the medal, one for the Army, one for the Navy and one for the Air Force. Personnel serving in the Marine Corps and Coast Guard receive the Navy Medal of Honor.
Today, Theta Chi honors four brothers who were Medal of Honor recipients:
- 1864 - Brig. Gen. Edward Bancroft Williston, Alpha/Norwich 1856
- 1891 – Lt. Col. Samuel Everett Pingree, Alpha/Norwich (Honorary)
- 1942 – Capt. Harl Pease Jr., Zeta/New Hampshire 1939
- 1944 – Capt. James M. Burt, Alpha/Norwich 1939
Click the names below to learn more about their heroic deeds:
Brig. Gen. Edward Bancroft Williston, Alpha/Norwich 1856
Lt. Col. Samuel Everett Pingree, Alpha/Norwich (Honorary)
Capt. Harl Pease Jr., Zeta/New Hampshire 1939
Capt. James M. Burt, Alpha/Norwich 1939
