Today's Medal of Honor Moment for 15 August

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We open today with the Battle of Front Royal, VA, in 1864, and two fellows who together snatched the colors of the 3d Virginia. LESLIE, FRANK Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., 15 August 1864. Entered service at: ------. Birth: England. Date of issue: 26 August 1864. Citation: Capture of colors of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). MANDY, HARRY J. Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., 15 August 1864. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth: England. Date...

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Posted Aug 15 2014, 12:48 PM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..