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Two Medals of Honor

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Robert Augustus Sweeney, Seaman (1853 - 1890)
Robert Augustus Sweeney (February 20, 1853 – December 19, 1890) was a sailor in the United States Navy and is one of only nineteen servicemen, and the only African American, to receive the Medal of ...
William Wilson (1847 - 1895)
William Wilson (1847-1895) DOUBLE RECIPIENT of the Medal of HonorEarned FIRST Medal of Honor During the Indian Campaigns For heroism March 28, 1872 at Colorado Valley, TXEarned SECOND Medal of Honor Du...
Albert Weisbogel, Medal of Honor (1844 - 1919)
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (First Award) to Captain of the Mizzen Top Albert Weisbogel, United States Navy, ...
Cpl. John H. Pruitt, Medal of Honor (1896 - 1918)
received the Army Medal of Honor. Cpl. Pruitt single-handed attacked 2 machineguns, capturing them and killing 2 of the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a dugout nearby. This gallant soldier was...
Louis Williams (1845 - 1886)
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (First Award) to Captain of the Hold Louis Williams, United States Navy, for gall...