February 7th, 2008
Two Heroes: Wilson and Shadrach of Andrews’ Raiders
Note: This is the last in a series of four posts about heroic soldiers who were denied or overlooked for the Medal of Honor at the time of their extraordinary acts. Less than ten days ago, Congress authorized the award of the Medal to five of these men. One of the most daring events of the Civil War took place …
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February 7, 2008 Thursday at 11:18 pm
An American Hero: PFC Henry Svehla: Help Bring Him Home
Note: This is the third in a series of four posts about heroic soldiers who were denied or overlooked for the Medal of Honor at the time of their extraordinary acts. Less than ten days ago, Congress authorized the award of the Medal to five of these men.Henry Svehla was born in 1932 in Essex, New Jersey. His ancestors came …
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February 7, 2008 Thursday at 1:50 am
