The Kansas Congressional delegation continues the multi-year push to honor US Army Chaplain (Capt) Emil Kapaun with the Medal of Honor.

Army Capt. Emil Kapaun of Pilsen was serving as a chaplain when he died in a prison camp in May 1951… 

[Secretary of Defense] Panetta’s recommendation to President Obama would be one of the last steps in the process. Kapaun already has the backing of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff…

Text was included in the Defense Authorization Act in December 2011 and he was recommended for the Medal by outgoing Secretary of the Army Pete Geren in October 2009.