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Medal of Honor Legacy and Valor From Civil War to World War II
Historian MADIRON DRAKE traces the Medal of Honor origins in the Civil War era, noting the small share of recipients among Union soldiers and detailing medal design, notable acts, and the evolution of the Medal of Honor Legion founded to unite honorees. The piece lists state medal tallies, recalls key moments, and previews Gettysburg commemorations with past commanders and the legion’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Conchet
France
Iron Cross
Germany
Thtmnt
McKinley
Santa
Connecticut
Delaware
Uinwle
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Alinnevota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
United States
Dakota
Cusco
Cuba
Grand Army of the Republic
Minerva
Stites of
America
Uae
Washington
National Capital
Medal of Home Legion
Tuitet Stites of America
Legion
Regnions
Medal of Honor Legion
China
John F. Cook
Medal of Honor Hexion
New York City
Nelson A. Miles
Amos J. Cummings
Theodore 8. Peck
George W. Brush
Moses Vente
Daniel B. Slektes
O. C. Howard
Llewellyn G. Estes
Do. Tullis Lainghem
M. Emmet
Horace Porter
Patrick de Lacy
Walter Thorn
Samuel B. Horn
William J. Wray
Gettysburg