There are twenty-five Medals awarded for actions on this day, from the Civil War to World War II. Two are posthumous.Civil War. Twenty-three Medals, earned during the battles of Appomattox Courthouse (or for the whole campaign) and Fort Blakely, Alabama.CALLAHAN, JOHN H. Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 122d Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865. Entered service at: Macoupin County, Ill. Birth: Shelby County, Ky. Date of issue: 8 June 1865. Citation: Capture of flag. CAREY, JAMES L. Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 10th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Appomattox Courthouse,...
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