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Musician Orion Howe, a thirteen year old drummer boy, earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions at Vicksburg, Mississippi, on May 19, 1863. Musician Howe was severely wounded and exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, but he persistently remained upon the field of battle until he had reported to General W. T. Sherman the necessity of supplying cartridges for the use of troops under command of Colonel Malmborg. His determination to insure that this important message was delivered despite his wounds and enemy fire, earned him the Medal of Honor. |
| After the Civil War Orion Howe attended and graduated from the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1870. |
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