James Capers Jr.
Coverage of James Capers Jr. in the Nexus archive.
- Medal of Honor recipient James Capers Jr. says recognition is bittersweet after losing 'so much'
James Capers Jr. received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War, where he led his Marines through a deadly ambush despite severe injuries. He dedicated the award to fallen comrades and expressed bittersweet feelings due to personal and military losses, including the deaths of his son and wife.
- Emotional moment Trump links arms with 88-year-old vet during Medal of Honor ceremony
President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. during a White House ceremony on June 18. The president assisted Capers as he stood before awarding him the nation’s highest military honor.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, while Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley was honored posthumously for his actions in Vietnam.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, along with Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley, who was honored posthumously.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for their heroic actions in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. for rescuing Marines during an ambush, Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery for rescuing wounded soldiers in Afghanistan, and Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley, posthumously honored for destroying a bridge to halt enemy forces in Vietnam.
- Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans, including Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008, during a ceremony at the White House recognizing their service in the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars.
- Trump honors 3 war heroes at White House ceremony, helps 88-year-old Vietnam vet receive his medal
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three war heroes who fought in Vietnam and the War on Terrorism. He assisted 88-year-old Major James Capers, Jr., a Marine veteran, in receiving the highest military decoration.
- Trump awards Medal of Honor to three US servicemembers
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. military members for acts of gallantry in combat. Recipients included Major James Capers Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps) for actions in Vietnam, Colonel John W. Ripley (posthumous) for actions in Vietnam, and Major Nicholas Dockery (U.S. Army) for actions in Afghanistan.