Medals of Honor Page

20 04 2008

I have a new page up on the right, Medals of Honor. Right now it lists the names and units of the 13 soldiers awarded the medal for their actions at First Bull Run and Blackburn’s Ford. Eventually I’ll post entries detailing those actions and will link to them on this new page.

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Date : April 20, 2008
Tags: Articles, Medal of Honor
Categories : Articles, Medals of Honor, What is this?

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21 04 2008: Tom Clemens (00:43:57) :

Harry,
As you know, my wife is a 20 year military veteran. One of the first of many corrections she has ingrained in me is that Medals of Honor, or any military decoration for that matter, are awarded, not won. There is no contest to win. It is a recognition of valor, not a contest to win. You get the drift. Thought I’d say something before somebody rips you for it. Maybe Medal of Honor Awardees?

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21 04 2008: Harry Smeltzer (07:01:06) :

You’re absolutely right, Tom. A change has been made.

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Hello! I’m Harry Smeltzer and welcome to Bull Runnings, where you'll find my digital history project on the First Battle of Bull Run which is organized under the Bull Run Resources section. I'll also post my thoughts on the processes behind the project and commentary on the campaign, but pretty much all things Civil War are fair game. You'll only find musings on my “real job” or my personal life when they relate to this project. My mother always told me "never discuss politics or religion in mixed company”, and that's sound advice where current events are concerned.