There are eight Medals awarded for this day in our military history, running the gamut of our wars, with the notable exception of both rounds of the Great War of Civilization. There is only one posthumous award, and it is the only award earned during the lifetimes of 95% of our readers.Civil War. In truth, while I understand Lieutenant Cockley's motivation, the first thing that came to mind was... "I bet he was a spring-butt, too." Those who know, know.COCKLEY, DAVID L. Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company L, 10th Ohio Cavalry. Place and date: At Waynesboro, Ga., 4 December...
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