Korean War hero, Fort Cavazos namesake Richard E. Cavazos to receive posthumous Medal of Honor On May 9, 2023, Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in honor of General Cavazos.

One recipient, Kenneth W. David, is expected to attend the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award will be represented by family members.

President Biden has awarded the highest military decoration in the nation to seven U.S. Army veterans for their heroism in the Vietnam and Korean Wars.

Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig was among the Medal of Honor recipients recognized Friday by President Joe Biden in one of his last ...