War takes few holidays, the Christmas Truce of 1914 notwithstanding. Although there are only two wars represented today, they produced 6 Medals, 4 of the 5 during WWII being posthumous. Civil War - A sharp little fight in Tennessee. There are 7 other Medals, covering the attack and capture of Fort Fisher, that will cover from today until 22 January. As is my custom, they will be listed on the closing day of the period.COLLINS, HARRISON Rank and organization. Corporal, Company A, 1st Tennessee Cavalry. Place and date: At Richland Creek, Tenn., 24 December 1864. Entered service at: Cumberland Gap, Tenn. Born:...
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