Medal of Honor Books

Heroes in the War on Terrorism

NAVY    -  MARINES   -  AIR FORCE   - ARMY O.E.F.  - ARMY O.I.F.

These books contain the citations for nearly all of the awards of the Silve Star and higher to members of each branch of service in the War on Terrorism. Books include photos of most recipients, some biographical data, analysis of awards by rank, unit, date, and more.

ENCYCLOPEDIA of AMERICAN MILITARY HEROES

Arlington National Cemetery
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BORN:  April 21, 1858 at Lower Providence Township, PA

Entered Service in the US Army from Spring Mills, PA

Earned The Medal of Honor During the Indian Campaigns For heroism on August 16, 1881 at Cuchillo Negro Mountains, NM

After hostile Indians attacked a ranch near Camp Canada Alamosa, New Mexico, Second Lieutenant George Burnett took the first available detachment to pursue and attack the hostile Apache marauders. With a fifty-man force, some of whom were mounted Mexicans from the plundered ranch, he located and attacked the hostile force that outnumbered his small command two-to-one. In the battle that followed he saw one soldier who was dismounted and in danger of being cut off. Alone, and under heavy fire, Second Lieutenant Burnett went to the rescue of his soldier, galloping quickly into the fusillade that twice struck his horse. Also awarded Medals of Honor in this action were Private Augustus Walley and First Sergeant William Moses.