New York National Guard Soldier Henry Johnson, a member of the 369th Infantry, became one of the first American heroes of World War I a hundred years ago on May 15, 1918, when he fought off a German raiding party using grenades, his rifle and finally his knife and fists. This fanciful print illustrates that fight which resulted in Johnson being awarded the French Croix De Guerre and eventually-- in 2015-- the Medal of Honor.
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Lockport Union Sun & Journal -- Wed, 08 Apr 2026 Lockport man's a winner in Army National Guard's Best Warrior contest New York National Guard Specialist Trevor Lock, a Lockport resident, is one of the two winners in the New York Army National Guards Best Warrior Contest. Lock, a member of the Buffalo-based... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Tue, 07 Apr 2026 Two Military Police Company Soldiers Named New York Guard Best Warriors CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. Two Soldiers from Buffalos 105th Military Police Company have been named winners in the New York Army National Guards 2026 Best Warrior competition. Spc.... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 06 Apr 2026 Duty Calls: 109th Airlift Wing has a new top enlisted airman Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Fasano has assumed the responsibility of command chief of the New York Air National Guards 1,100-member 109th Airlift Wing at the Stratton Air National Guard Base... (more)