The Medal opens today with one from the Civil War, a flag capture at Luray, Virginia, in 1864. We also have an interesting little piece of trivia from the Philippine Insurrection. Another item of note - all these awards went to living recipients, making this a rare day for the Medal.BAYBUTT, PHILIP Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 2d Massachusetts Cavalry. Place and date: At Luray, Va., 24 September 1864. Entered service at: Fall River, Mass. Birth: England. Date of issue: 19 October 1864. Citation: Capture of flag.This next Medal is awarded for 24 September, 1911, and is listed in...
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Sep 24 2009, 10:43 AM
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