Royce Williams, Korean War fighter pilot, now 100 years old will be recognized for taking on 7 MIGs in 1952, shooting down 4 and surviving 263 bullet holes in his plane... and keeping it a secret for the rest of his life.

Williams agreed to keep his heroics a secret because the Soviet Union was unofficially involved in the war at the time. He did so for over 50 years, until the story was revealed 2016. Until then, he had never revealed his role or the existence of the dogfight even to his wife or brother.

But after Soviet records of the war were released and declassified decades later, which revealed Williams' efforts, military veterans and elected officials led a campaign to ensure he was recognized.

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall, who was among those that campaigned for Williams' recognition, said in a statement, "My friend, constituent, and hero Royce Williams is 100 years young, a Top Gun pilot like no other, and an American hero for all time. The heroism and valor he demonstrated for more than 35 harrowing minutes almost 70 years ago in the skies over the North Pacific and the coast of North Korea unquestionably saved the lives of his fellow pilots, shipmates, and crew. His story is one for the ages and it now has its rightful chapter as Royce receives the Medal of Honor."

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/escondido-man-100-to-receive-medal-of-honor-for-heroics-kept-secret-for-50-years/3972897