While they are all important, some Holders resonate beyond their eras and their Medals. Whether by personal character or subsequent events in their lives, their impact is felt beyond the event, and that's usually only for those who survive the action that earns them the Medal. Today we have a posthumous WWII Holder who's fame has lasted many many years beyond our current time. In literature, anyway. "On the bounce, troopers!" The first Medal awarded for this day was awarded for an action in the Civil War, and is iconic of Civl War Medals - a flag capture. MARSH, CHARLES H....
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