For his actions during World War II, Herbert F. Christian (June 18, 1912 – June 3, 1944) was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor bestowed by the US military. In order to save his troop from an ambush during the push on Rome, Christian bravely drew German fire, earning him the Medal of Honor posthumously. Private Christian Herbert F. Christian, the son of John G. Christian and Nellie Arthurs, was born in Byesville, Ohio, on June 18, 1912. He had previously been a prisoner at the reform institution…
Herbert F. Christian: WWII Medal of Honor Sacrifice at Valmontone
