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John H. Callahan John H. Callahan (January 25, 1845 – March 13, 1914) was one of two men from the 122nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment to receive the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War. Callahan was a private in Company B. The medal was awarded for capturing a Confederate flag during the Battle of Fort Blakely on April 9, 1865; he was one of fourteen men awarded with the Medal of Honor at this battle.
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Flags of the Confederate States of America Three successive designs served as the official national flag of the Confederate States of America (the "Confederate States" or the "Confederacy") during its existence from 1861 to 1865.
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Robert M. Cox Corporal Robert M. Cox (March 19, 1845–October 26, 1932) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cox received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on May 22, 1863. He was honored with the award on December 31, 1892.
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Martin Schwenk Martin Schwenk (also known as George Martin, March 10, 1832 – June 20, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Schwenk received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Schwenk's medal was awarded for bravery during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 3 July 1863. He was honored with the award on April 23, 1889.
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Charles Titus Charles Titus (January 1, 1838 - March 26, 1921) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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George L. Houghton George L. Houghton (August 28, 1841 - February 25, 1917) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Houghton received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Houghton's medal was won for his actions at Elk River, Tennessee, where he led a party that saved a bridge, on July 2, 1863. He was honored with the award on March 27, 1900.
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William Doolen William Doolen (1841 – September 14, 1895) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
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Charles H. Marsh Charles H. Marsh (1840 – January 25, 1867) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during a skirmish in the Valley Campaigns of 1864.
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Samuel E. Eddy Private Samuel Edwin Eddy (June 2, 1822 – March 7, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Eddy received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 September 1897.
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Dayton P. Clarke Captain Dayton P. Clarke (December 15, 1840 to November 10, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clarke received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia on 12 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 June 1892.
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Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (also known as the Jefferson Davis Capture Site) is a 12.668 acre state historic site located in Irwin County, Georgia that marks the spot where Confederate States President Jefferson Davis was captured by United States cavalry on Wednesday, May 10, 1865. The historic site features a granite monument with a bust of Jefferson Davis that is located at the place of capture. The memorial museum, built in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration, features Civil War era weapons, uniforms, artifacts and an exhibit about the president's 1865 flight from Richmond, Virginia to Irwin County, Georgia.
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George P. Dow George Parsons Dow (August 7, 1840 – September 28, 1910) was a Union Army sergeant in the American Civil War, notable for receiving the Medal of Honor.
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West Funk West Funk (1841 - July 30, 1897) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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John Vale John Vale (August 9, 1835 – February 4, 1909) was a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor in 1897 for his bravery on February 15, 1863 at Nolensville, Tennessee.
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Benjamin H. Jellison Benjamin H. Jellison (December 29, 1845 - April 5, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Jellison received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Jellison's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863. He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864.
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William H. Freeman William Henry Freeman (May 10, 1844 – August 26, 1911) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.
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John Henry Dorman Seaman John Henry Dorman (September 18, 1843 to May 29, 1921) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dorman received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS "Carondelet" during the Battle of Fort Henry on 6 February 1862 and during the Siege of Vicksburg on 22 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 18 April 1864.
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Amzi D. Harmon Amzi Davis Harmon (April 18, 1845 - October 9, 1927) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Harmon received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Harmon's medal was won for his capturing of a Confederate States Army flag during the Third Battle of Petersburg, in Virginia on April 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 20, 1865.
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August Kauss Corporal August Kauss (or Kautz) (November 6, 1843 – April 27, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kauss received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kauss's medal was won for capturing a flag at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.
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James H. Lee James H. Lee (1840 – August 9, 1877) was an American sailor who received the Medal of Honor for valor in action during the American Civil War.
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Charles McAnally Charles McAnally (May 12, 1836 – 1905) was an officer in the Union Army who received the United States military's highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the American Civil War.
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Andrew J. Young (Medal of Honor) Andrew J. Young (December 28, 1837 – January 27, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Young received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Young's medal was won for capturing a Confederate flag at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, on April 5, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.