Medal of Honor Heroes and Civil War Valor Mentioned
A veterans reunion recounts Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and later conflicts. It recalls Orion Howe, Charles Tanner, and other brave acts, comparing casualty rates and noting Congress actions, with emphasis on the 1863 Vicksburg and Antietam episodes and the rarity of such awards among millions who served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Congress
Washington
Lincoln
Brave Deeds In Indian Wars And Other Conflicts
A fragmentary report recalls acts of bravery from 1377 in White Bird Canyon and 1500s battles. Sergeant McCarthy sacrificed to hold a fortress against attackers, later escaping captivity after three days in the mountains. General Funston is noted for river crossing under fire and Aguinaldo capture bravery. Mitchell’s solo cannon service in harsh siege conditions is highlighted, with Allied praise that his name earned a medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeaden
Tanner
Mars’ la ‘Tourt
Garne Schutzen
Metz
Light Brigade
Balaklava
Balaklaya
Vicksbore
Démbrazire
Lice & Chapter
War Department
Philippines
White Bird Canyon
Lano
McCarthy
Deonard Wood
Department of the East
Pigafinesa'aeni
Kunston
Broderick Puu
Vera Cruz
Algo
Aguinaldge
Genersl Funston
Pakin
Joseph Miteheil
United
Davy “Mitchell
Pexig
Mitchel
Baese
Concensus
Mitte Heid
Old International
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baker’s
West Main Street
Orion P- Howe
Winos
Rohory
Vicksburg
Malmberg
Young Howe
Worer
Sherman
Coronel
Sner Wan
Howe
Vickshore
iAnother
Charles B. Tanner
Delaware Infantry
Antietam
Tanger
Antietams
Lattle
Champion Shoe Repair
Second St
School House
Bell
North Second St
Mre
Spain
Tham yAin
Les
R. T. Lowndes
Department State
R. T. Lowndes Department Store
Empire National Bank
Empire National Bank Main and Fourth
Str
Clarksburg, W. Va
Kingdom
Ert Alte
AAU
Bull Durham
Durham
Salis
Sears
Virginia
Ae Sone
Darherm
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