FORT RILEY, Kan. (WIBW) - The 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley has recognized another Big Red One Medal of Honor recipient, as part of the Big Red One Year of Honor.

Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division honored Private James W Reese on Wednesday, for his bravery and perseverance while serving during World War II, by renaming a street on the installation in his honor...

Private Reese ordered members of his squad to withdrawal and find safety, while he continued to stay in an exposed position, taking on heavy gunfire.

Private Reese was killed in action, but his bravery and determination regardless of the consequences, continue to be an inspiration to the US armed forces.

By WIBW TVFORT RILEY, Kan. (WIBW) - The 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley has recognized another Big Red One Medal of Honor recipient, as part of the Big Red One Year of Honor.Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division honored Private James W Reese on Wednesday, for his bravery and perseverance while serving during World War II, by renaming a street on the installation in his honor...Private Reese ordered members of his squad to withdrawal and find safety, while he continued to stay in an exposed position, taking on heavy gunfire.Private Reese was killed in action, but his bravery and determination regardless of the consequences, continue to be an inspiration to the US armed forces.

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