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Medal of Honor Books

This series of books contains the citations for ALL Medals of Honor awarded to that branch of service, with brief biographical data and photos of many of the recipients. Some of them also include citations for other awards, analysis of awards, data tables and analysis and more. These are LARGE volumes, each 8 1/2" x 11" and more than 500 pages each. Click on a book to find it on Amazon.com where you can find more details on what is contained in each book, as well as to get a free preview. Each volume is $24.95.

Heroes in the War on Terrorism

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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

With the 5 Medal of Honor volumes above, these compilations comprise a virtual 28-volume ENCYCLOPEDIA of decorated American heroes(15,000 pages) with award citations, history, tables & analysis, and detailed indexes of ACEs, FLAG OFFICERS, and more. (Click on any book to see it in Amazon.com - $24.95 Each Volume)
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18 Medals of Honor are Accredited to Mississippi

53 Medals of Honor were awarded for action "on the ground" in Mississippi during the Civil War.
Brandon's CPT LOUIS WILSON received the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership and actions during World War II. He went on to move upward through the ranks eventually not only achieving general officer rank but in 1975 became Commandant of the Marine Corps.

"For Conspicuous Gallantry and Intrepidity in Action At the Risk of Life Above and Beyond the Call of Duty"

	RECIPIENT'S NAME	Branch	PLACE OF BIRTH	MOH ACCREDITED TO:
Civil War
	Brown, Wilson	Navy	Natchez, MS	Mississippi River, MS
	Dorley, August	Army	Germany	Natchez, MS
	Freeman, Martin	Navy	Germany	Ship's Island, MS
Spanish-American War
	Heard, John William	Army	Woodstock, MS	Mississippi
	Welborn, Ira Clinton	Army	Mico, MS	Mico, MS
World War I
	Madison, James Jonas	Navy	Jersey City, NJ	Mississippi
World War II
	Barfoot, Van Thomas	Army	Edinburg, MS	Carthage, MS
	**Diamond, James H.	Army	New Orleans, LA	Gulfport, MS
	**Henry, Robert T.	Army	Greenville, MS	Greenville, MS
	Lindsey, Sr., Jake William	Army	Isney, AL	Lucedale, MS
	Slaton, James Daniel	Army	Laurel, MS	Gulfport, MS
	Wilson, Jr., Louis Hugh	USMC	Brandon, MS	Mississippi
Korean War
	Commiskey, Sr., Henry Alfred	USMC	Hattiesburg, MS	Hattiesburg, MS
	**Jordon, Mack A.	Army	Collins, MS	Collins, MS
	Lee, Hubert Louis	Army	Arburg, MO	Leland, MS
	Pittman, John Albert	Army	Carrollton, MS	Carrollton, MS
Vietnam
	Freeman, Ed W.	Army	Neely, MS	Hattiesburg, MS
	**Wheat, Roy Mitchell	USMC	Moselle, MS	Jackson, MS
The following Medal of Honor Recipient was BORN in the State of Mississippi but enlisted in military service in another state to which his award is accredited. By virtue of his birth, he is still among our "Home Town Heroes".
	RECIPIENT'S NAME	Branch	PLACE OF BIRTH	MOH ACCREDITED TO:
	**Hanson, Jack G.	Army	Escatawpa, MS	Galveston, TX
L	Carpenter, William Kyle	USMC	Flowood, MS	Batesberg, SC

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