February 2010 - Argghhh!

Civil WarDAVIS, JOHN Rank and organization: Quarter Gunner, U.S. Navy. Born: Cedarville, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Valley City during action against rebel fort batteries and ships off Elizabeth City, N.C., on 10 February 1862. When a shell from the shore penetrated the side and passed through the magazine, exploding outside the screen on the berth deck, several powder division protecting bulkheads were torn to pieces and the forward...

There are four Medals awarded for actions on this day, three of them posthumous, all of them from the modern era.World War II. A rough day in the fight for Manila in 1945. Three Medals to the same battalion, two of them to a very dangerous BAR team. Three Privates, the likes of which make winning wars that much more likely, if their efforts aren't squandered by the folks senior to them.*CICCHETTI, JOSEPH J. Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 148th Infantry, 37th...

There are two Medals awarded for actions on this day, both during World War II. One was posthumous.World War II. Two tough small unit leaders.HUFF, PAUL B. Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion. Place and date: Near Carano, Italy, 8 February 1944. Entered service at: Cleveland, Tenn. Birth: Cleveland, Tenn. G.O. No.: 41, 26 May 1944. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, in action on 8 February...

My state representative, Melanie Meiers, is back from her deployment to Iraq and has resumed her seat. This post isn't about Melanie, her deployment, or her political leanings (she's a Democrat) - it's about the state budget, based on information Melanie put out.Kansas has a balanced budget requirement. In times like these, that causes some real pain. Which is okay. Leviathan (even a relatively small-l leviathan like Kansas state government) should feel the pain their constituents feel...

There are nine Medals awarded for actions on this day, with three of them posthumous. From the Civil War, through two naval lifesaving Medals, and on to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.Civil War. The diminuendo of the Battle of Hatcher's Run.SANDS, WILLIAM Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company G, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Dabney's Mills, Va., 6_7 February 1865. Entered service at: Reading, Pa. Birth: Reading, Pa. Date of issue: 9 November 1893. Citation: Grasped...

There are ten Medals awarded for actions on this day, and all the recipients lived to get their Medals. Nine are from the Civil War and one from Vietnam..Civil War. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow - Hatcher's Run.CADWALLADER, ABEL G. Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 1st Maryland Infantry. Place and date: At Hatchers Run and Dabneys Mills, Va., 6 February 1865. Entered service at:------. Birth: Baltimore Md. Date of issue: 5 January 1897. Citation: Gallantly planted the colors on the...

C'mon down to the Riverfront Community Center for the Fort Leavenworth Historical Society Militaria Show. This is a collector's show - very little of that crap that shows up at gun shows. Myself and three of my buddies will have a display set up - uniforms, pistols, and I'm bringing... mortars. Little ones. Drop on by!