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Medal of Honor Heroes and Their Legion Details
A historical overview by J Madison Drake traces the Congress medal of honor from its Civil War origins to its later evolution, highlighting volunteers from humble ranks, the 86 percent noncommissioned role in heroism, and the creation of the Medal of Honor Legion in 1890. It notes presidents, early recipients, medal design, and the 50th anniversary plans at Gettysburg.
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J. Madison Drake
Army and Navy Medal of Honor Legion
Congress
England
Order of the Cross of the Legion of Honor
France
Germany
United States
McKinley
Union
Washington
Mexico
Stanton
Ohio
O. M. Mitchell
Georgia
Resaca
Chattanooga
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
United States Colored Troops
Veteran Reserve Corps
Minerva
United States of America
Hemor
War Department
National Capital
Medal of Honor Legion
China
John H. Cook
New York City
Mil Dols
Gettysburg
M. A. Millon
Frank M. Whitman
M. Dillon
James R. O'Brern
Charles H. T. Collie
Charles M. Bette
Horace Porter
Patrick de Lacy
Walter Thorn
Samuel B. Morn
William J. Wray