The highest and most prestigious ward in the United States military is the Medal of Honor.

It is awarded only for acts of extreme valor and bravery.

Establish during the Civil War in 1863, it has been awarded 3,506 times.

If you read through the list of Medal of Honor recipients,

you will read stories of heroism, honor, and sacrifice.

Of all of the Medal of Honor winners, however, there was one recipient's story which really stood out to me.

He went beyond bravery and valor to just genuine badassery.

This is the story of Lloyd Burke, an otherwise mild-medered man who in one five-and-a-half-hour period became Superman.

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Lloyd Burke was a mild mannered first lieutenant from Arkansas.

Having served in World War II with an engineering corps in Italy, he returned home to attend college and the ROTC at Henderson State University. After graduating he accepted

his officer commission and was sent to Korea in 1950. During his tour of duty he earned

the Distinguished Service Cross, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts.

However, this story surrounds the events of October 28, 1951.

On this day, Lloyd Burke became Captain America.

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