In a sense, this is a good day for the Medal, in that there are only two, and both recipients survived the fight where they earned the award. The Medal makes its first appearance on this day just down the road from where I live - near Fort Dodge, Kansas, during the Indian War period. What's missing from this cite is the fact that Corporal Herron didn't receive his Medal until... 1919. For more details of Corporal Herron's feat of arms go read a New York Times article from the day.HERRON, LEANDERRank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 3d U.S. Infantry....
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Sep 02 2009, 06:41 AM
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Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..