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Sgt. William Harvey Carney, Medal of Honor MP (1840 - 1908)

"the first African American to receive this medal"

William Harvey Carney (February 29, 1840 – December 8, 1908), an escaped slave, was an African American soldier during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the ...

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1/21/2023
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Sgt. William Harvey Carney, Medal of Honor MP (1840 - 1908)

"the first African American to receive this medal"

William Harvey Carney (February 29, 1840 – December 8, 1908), an escaped slave, was an African American soldier during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the ...

1/21/2023

CPL Cornelius A. Weeden (1842 - 1896)

"Weeden", "Wheeden", "Wieden"

Corporal Cornelius Weeden served in the United States Civil War. Enlisted: Jul 10, 1863 Mustered out: Aug 20, 1865 Side: USA Regiment(s): 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Colored), United States ...

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CPL Cornelius A. Weeden (1842 - 1896)

"Weeden", "Wheeden", "Wieden"

Corporal Cornelius Weeden served in the United States Civil War. Enlisted: Jul 10, 1863 Mustered out: Aug 20, 1865 Side: USA Regiment(s): 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Colored), United States ...

1/21/2023