Medal of Honor Heroes From Civil War Echoes
The article recalls Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War era, detailing remarkable acts of bravery. It highlights Drummer Boy P Howe of the Fifty-fifth Illinois at Vicksburg and Charles B Tanner of the First Delaware at Antietam, noting broader casualties and the rarity of medals in vast campaigns. It also references loans of valor in later conflicts like the Spanish American War and the Philippines.
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Coronel
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Miftifth
Howe
Lees
Young ‘Tatiner
Mars 7A Tour
Garde Schutzen
Frepca
Metz
Balaklava
Vicksburg
War Department
Philippines
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Gsunner
States Navy
Mitchell
Concensus
Ater
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Old “International
Bravery in 1877 Idaho battle highlighted by McCarthy
The narrative lauds McCarthy of the First Cavalry for conspicuous bravery during a 1877 clash with Indians in White Bird Canyon Idaho. He and six companions held off a large attacking force while the regiment retreated, his solo retreat through Indians, two horses shot, capture and three days in hiding before reporting for duty.
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First Cavalry
White Bird Canyon
Idaho
Leonard Wood
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Department of the East
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