There are two Medals awarded for actions on this day, both during World War II and both of them awarded to living recipients.World War II - first up, a legend, Pappy Boyington, and one very tough Redleg.BOYINGTON, GREGORY Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Marine Squadron 214. Place and date: Central Solomons area, from 12 September 1943 to 3 January 1944. Entered service at: Washington. Born: 4 December 1912, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Other Navy award: Navy Cross. Citation...