Category Archives: Congressional Medal of Honor

William B. Hincks – Sergeant Major

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Michael Noirot

William B. Hincks was born in either 1841, or 1842, in Maine.  He would later move to Bridgeport, Connecticut.  On July 22, 1862, at either 19 or 20 years of age, young William would enlist in the 14th Connecticut Infantry.  … Continue reading →

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William H. Carney – Sergeant

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Yesterday, I woke up, in my hotel, in Manassas, Virginia.  Turning the television on, the History Channel was showing a program on the 54th Massachusetts Infantry – a unit comprised of United States Colored Troops.  Nearing its end, the program … Continue reading →

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Patrick Ginley – Private

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Patrick Ginley was born in Ireland, on December 22, 1822.  In 1860, young Patrick was a private in the 69th Regiment New York National Guards. With the outbreak of the Civil War, he would volunteer for his adopted country, being … Continue reading →

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Joseph C. Hibson – Private

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Joseph C. Hibson(i) was a British national, that would immigrate to the United States.  Born in England, on August 3, 1843, Hibson would end up in New York City.  With the outbreak of the Civil War, young Hibson would volunteer … Continue reading →

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John Cook – Bugler

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Michael Noirot

John Cook¹ was born August 16, 1847, in Hamilton County, Ohio.  He enlisted in the army at the age of 14, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  In September 1862, at the age of 15, he would find himself taking part in the Maryland … Continue reading →

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The life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Ahead of Her Time

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Mary Edwards Walker was born November 26, 1832 on her family’s farm on Bunker Hill Road, Oswego County, NY. She had four older sisters—Aurora, Luna, Vesta and Cynthia—and one younger brother Alvah. Her liberal father, a country doctor, often indulged … Continue reading →

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The Congressional Medal Honor – A Short History

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The Congressional Medal of Honor¹ is the highest award a soldier, or sailor can receive.  In awarding the Medal of Honor, the soldier, or sailor, would make a contribution, “….not just in fighting, but in fighting gallantly, sometimes displaying a … Continue reading →

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