1 In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. 2  Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs. 3  In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. 4  Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. 5  Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Meyer, who left active duty last year, will be the first living Marine awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Two other living service members have earned the highest award for their actions in the current wars, both soldiers who served in Afghanistan: Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta and Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry.
By the time he retired from the Marine Corps in 1951 he had earned more awards than any Marine in history; five Navy Crosses, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit with âVâ device, the Bonze star with âVâ device, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.