Today's Medal of Honor Moment for 28 August

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Today we open with the Civil War, and a horse soldier at Smithfield, Viriginia in 1864.  There is another Medal for the Civil War which cites actions on this day, but the Medal covers multiple days, and so we'll get to it on the day of the last cited action - which is only two days from now, so you can contain your excitement!HARRIS, MOSES Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 1st U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Smithfield, Va., 28 August 1864. Entered service at: New Hampshire. Birth: Andover, N.H. Date of issue: 23 January 1896. Citation: In an attack...

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Posted Aug 28 2009, 06:52 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..