4 American heroes on D-Day

The D-Day operation in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, is one of the most famous moments in U.S. military history – and out of it rose countless stories of heroism and sacrifice demonstrated by those who participated in the amphibious and air assault that day. 

Here are four Americans who would receive the Medal of Honor for their actions on D-Day: 

Barrett, who landed at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, "in the face of extremely heavy enemy fire," saved American lives by bringing wounded...