Today's Medal of Honor Moment for 9 May

Argghhh!
There are two Medals awarded for actions on this day, both during the Civil War.Civil War.  As a Redleg, anyone who saves the guns is all right by me.  And Sergeant Ferrier's citation seems a little sparse for what looks to have been a hard ride.COUGHLIN, JOHN Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 10th New Hampshire Infantry. Place and date: At Swifts Creek, Va., 9 May 1864. Entered service at: Manchester, N.H. Birth: Vermont. Date ·S issue: 31 August 1893. Citation: During a sudden night attack upon Burnham's Brigade, resulting in much confusion, this officer, without waiting for orders, led his...

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Posted May 09 2010, 10:38 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..