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 30, 1842 at Macomb, NY

Entered Service in the US Army from Ogdensburg, NY

Earned The Medal of Honor During the Civil War For heroism on July 30, 1864 & March 25, 1865 at Petersburg, VA

After weeks of preparation, on July 30, 1864, the Union soldiers exploded a mine in Burnside's IX Corps sector beneath Pegram's Salient, blowing a gap in the Confederate defenses of Petersburg in preparations for the fierce fighting later called the "Battle of the Crater". Unit after unit charged into and around the crater, where soldiers milled in confusion. The rebels quickly recovered and launched several counterattacks. The break was sealed off, and the Union Army repulsed with more than 7,000 men killed, wounded, or missing. Twenty three soldiers were awarded Medals of Honor for their valor in this deadly battle, including Captain Charles Houghton who led his men in the assault on the Crater. He was again cited for heroism at Fort Haskell for heroism on March 25, 1865, where his displayed conspicuous gallantry in repeatedly exposing himself to great danger in the performance of his duties. He was wounded three times, and suffered the loss of a leg. In all, a total of 64 Medals of Honor were earned in action at Petersburg, Virginia, in the period from March 25 to April 3, 1865