Season 5 · Episode 4
Maj Louis Cukela: Stopping an Ambush Alone
Major Cukela served in World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly clearing a bunker firing on his Marines.
April 17, 20235m 7s
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Show Notes
A first generation Croatian American, Major Cukela was known for his fighting skill. Alone with a rifle, bayonet, and grenades, Cukela flanked a machine gun bunker firing upon his company, killing or capturing all of the enemy soldiers. Cukela was awarded two Medals of Honor for his actions, one from the Army, and one from the Navy.
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