Retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr., a Bishopville, South Carolina, native now living in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is one presidential signature away from finally receiving the Medal of Honor for ...

The effort was also aided up by several retired service members who helped write letters to President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth top gather support for Capers’ cause.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly 50 lawmakers wrote a letter to President Donald Trump last week urging him to award the Medal of Honor to a Marine veteran ...

Major James Capers, Jr. may soon get the high honor for his valiant efforts during the Vietnam War.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A South Carolina lawmaker’s bill would waive the requirement that troops receive the Medal of Honor within five years of their ...

Maj. James Capers was wounded saving the lives of fellow Marines in Vietnam. Almost 60 years later, he may receive the nation’s highest honor.