India, March 4 -- President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honour to three US Army soldiers at the White House on Monday, celebrating heroes of old wars as he defended his launch of a new one.

Retired Command Sgt Maj Terry P Richardson was recognised for actions during the Vietnam War that were credited with saving the lives of 85 other service members.

Staff Sgt Michael H Ollis, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2013, was recognised for saving a Polish Army officer's life.

Master Sgt Roderick W Edmonds, who died in 1985, was recognised for his leadership and resistance as a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II.

"There's no ceremony that can be more important than this," Trump said to begin the East Room ceremony...