Medal of Honor Day Ceremony 2026

The following Oklahoma Medal of Honor recipients have been selected to be remembered and honored this year:

• Lieutenant Colonel Ernest Childers
• 1st Lieutenant Jack C. Montgomery
• PFC Albert E. Schwab (Tulsa's own)
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The Medal of Honor citations of each person will be read, and a wreath will be laid onsite at the statue of PFC Albert E. Schwab.

Colors will be presented by the Bixby High School JROTC, and a 21 Gun Salute will be rendered by the Sapulpa High School JROTC.

The special guest speaker for the ceremony will be Medal of Honor recipient Specialist 5 Dwight W. Birdwell. Birdwell is a Texas native, but currently lives in Oklahoma.

We look forward to your attendance in honoring our local heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the freedoms we enjoy.

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