Founder of Marine special ops get Medal of Honor 67 years late. June 21, 2026 by Tom Faranda Really great story. You can read about Major Capers here. A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Capers enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1956 and served 10 years as an enlisted Marine, rising to the rank of sergeant, before earning a battlefield commission in 1966. Throughout his career, he charted a rare path from enlisted infantryman to commanding an elite reconnaissance company. He served for 22 years before retiring at the rank of major in 1978. And an interview here –