The Ohio Military Hall of Fame honors Ohio veterans who received medals for valor while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual induction ceremony for The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor Class of 2010 was held at the Ohio Statehouse on May 7, 2010.
These remarkable Ohioans have all gone above and beyond the call of duty and performed heroically in specific combat actions against armed enemies of the United States of America.
FEATURING REMARKS BY::
Chaplain Lt. Col. Andrew Aquino - Ohio Army National Guard
Gov. Ted Strickland
Congressman Pat Tiberi
Rick Colliver - Ohio Military Hall of Fame Board of Directors
Vocal Performance: Brian Michael Smith
2010 INDUCTEES:
Air Force Cross Recipient:
- Capt. John A. Firse, U.S. Air Force
Distinguished Service Cross Recipient:
- Pfc. Kenneth J. David, U.S. Army
Navy Cross Recipient:
- HM Richard L. Powell, U.S. Navy
Silver Star Recipients:
- Sgt. Steve Christoff, U.S. Army
- Cpl. Melvin f. Durfey, U.S. Army
- Staff Sgt. Darrell Holbrook, U.S. Marine Corps
- Pfc. Herbert A. Jester, U.S. Army
- Maj. Paul A. Kari, U.S. Air Force
- 1st Lt. Harry P. Ludwig, U.S. Army
- 1st Lt. James K. Redding, U.S. Army
- Pfc. Roger P. Stulz, U.S. Army
- Sgt. Donald F. Wehrman, U.S. Army
Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient:
- Capt. James H. Brahny, U.S. Air Force
- Capt. Clarence W. Sheward, U.S. Air Force
Bronze Star with "V" Device Recipients:
- Pfc. Daniel W. Lingle, U.S. Army
- Spc. John C. McDonald, U.S. Army
- Spc. Shawn M. Sears, U.S. Army
Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device Recipients:
- Spc. Marvin Collins, U.S. Army
- Spc. Jared F. Smith, U.S. Army
Air Force Commendation Medal with "V" Device Recipients: