Mary walker, a contract surgeon who served during the civil war. Patches and insignia, 1940 45, aircraft engine and propeller lapel pins. Intended to be the equivalent of the federal medal of honor, the southern version of the medal was never issued during the war. For example, individuals that participated in the civil war could nominate themselves to receive the award. The confederate medal of honor is an award established by the sons of confederate veterans scv in 1977 to posthumously recognize bravery by members of the military of the confederate states during the american civil war. Did the confederate states of america have an equivalent.
Confederate medal for sale war collectibles for sale. Nov 05, 2014 why a civil war soldier will get the medal of honor 151 years after his death. Kelley, a retired navy captain from somerville, mass. In 1977, private samuel davis of colemans scouts became the first to be posthumously presented the confederate medal of honor. Medal of honor history national cemetery administration. Looking to preserve the medal s history, it was revived in 19777 by the sons of confederate veterans.
Oct 12, 2017 according to wikipedia the southern cross of honor is the name of two separate and distinct military honors presented to confederate military personnel and veterans. Jan 22, 2014 the highest award presented by the sons of confederate veterans is the confederate medal of honor. At their annual meeting, held in richmond, virginia, november 1899, the united daughters of the confederacy udc approved a suitable design for a medal. The scv created their own confederate medal of honor simply because there were some incredible acts of valor that had received little or no recognition during and after the war, said ben. West virginia has thousands of unclaimed civil war medals time. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In order to optimize performance, medal of honor warfighter receives periodic patches and updates to address bug fixes, exploits and other concerns. During the civil war, a total of 1,522 medals of honor were awarded to army and navy personnel, including 17 to enlisted marines. Regiment type unit place date type medal citation bailey j. C 1 south carolina infantry chancellorsville, va 51541863 confederate honor role killed in action abbott patrick f 1 texas heavy artillery sabine pass, tx 981863 davis guard. The confederate government, seeking to increase morale and to recognize its soldiers, authorized medals and badges for. Military awards and medals had little role in the early years of the u.
D 12 alabama infantry chancellorsville, va 51541863 confederate honor role bailey john p. The tennessee archives are collecting a digital library of ww1 military items from around the state. Welcome to civil war recreations, beautifully handcrafted. E 47 north carolina infantry reames station and weldon railroad, va 8251864 confederate honor role. A look back at salems medal of honor recipients patch. The confederate medal of honor is a posthumous award created by the sons of confederate veterans in 1977 to recognize confederate veterans who distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry, bravery, and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty during the american civil war. Collins, hunley crew member and virginian, this medal for service to virginia and the confederate states of america. Confederate heroes have their own medal of honor u. Dates, places, times and in some cases the pictures of the individuals awarded the medal of honor. On monday, bill salmond was sitting in the bell research center on atlanta road, looking at a frame. This group, chartered as the sons of confederate veterans, was committed to that charge. Since then, many others have been presented and those whose valor went far beyond the call of duty are finally being recognized. Confederate sons honor their heroes with medals portland.
This puts all the medals of honor, for the civil war into one resource package and gives the reader and the researcher the basic information. Oct 19, 2012 salems fourth medal of honor recipient earned his medal while serving as a corporal in the 6th us cavalry during the indian wars. Four were from macoupin county, and their stories are an stronghe reached into his pocket, and a piece of metal, slung on a ribbon, fell into my. The southern cross of honor is the name of two separate and distinct military honors presented to confederate military personnel and veterans. Medal of honor awarded, richest zip codes, confederate plate. Medals of honor a through l medals of honor m through z native americans role in the civil war. By tom emery a total of 106 illinois soldiers received the medal of honor during the civil war. War service medal application sons of confederate veterans. Confederate roll of honor confederate medal of honor during the american civil war there werent any confederate medals awarded to soldiers for heroism, valor or acts above and beyond the call of duty.
Sep 11, 2001 confederate medal of honor designed by henry kidd. At their annual meeting, held in richmond, virginia, november 1899, the united daughters of the confederacy udc approved a suitable design for a medal for confederate veterans. We offer the finest quality recreations of important american civil war medals and related items for descendants of veterans of the civil war, collectors, reenactors, and civil war enthusiasts world wide. Medal of honor 2010 pc game trainer cheat playfix no. The confederate battle flag was the last banner used by an army fighting in defense of the principles of the declaration of independence and constitution. The medal will be displayed at west point, picketts former alma mater, where he graduated last in his class.
James longstreet confederate general of the american civil war and the principal subordinate to general robert e. The confederate roll of honor, officially the roll of honor, was an award of the confederate states army created by adjutant and inspector general samuel. Filter by all berdan black hats books brigade brooch butler cavalry christian confederacy confederate cross custer davis forrest irish iron jefferson kearny kilpatrick ladies legion meade medal medals pa. Real son ernest eugene mcalhaney presented the medal to the family, the. Yet in our modern climate of fear of offending it is forbidden by those who by all standard of decency should know better. Confederate medal of honor civil war history, civil war. How a rare confederate medal of honor came to forsyth. John amasa may, of aiken, south carolina past commanderinchief of the scv 19641966, made the resolution to reestablish the medal. The cross of honor is in the form of a cross pattee suspended from a metal bar with space for engraving. Intended to be the equivalent of the federal medal of honor, the southern version of the medal. As noted in the comments of our question, lanfare received the medal of honor for capturing the flag of the 11th florida infantry at sailors creek, virginia, on april 6, 1865. Confederate general accidentally receives medal of honor.
During the revolutionary war three soldiers received a purple heartshaped badge of military merit made of cloth for gallantry, fidelity, or essential service. We offer the finest quality recreations of important american civil war medals and related items for descendants of veterans of the civil war, for collectors, reenactors, and civil war enthusiasts around the world. The three types of medals that west virginia gave to union soldiers. One of the medals displayed is described as the confederate cross of honor. Confederate naval jackbattleflag patch confederate shop. In 1977, private samuel davis of colemans scouts, became the first to be posthumously presented the confederate medal of honor. The group awards the medal posthumously to civil war. Recipients of the confederate medal of honor surely had their views on political issues of the time. The medal of honor traces its inception to the civil war by an act of congress signed into law by president abraham lincoln on december 21, 1861. West virginia is looking for the descendants of civil war veterans who. He died at the battle of gettysburg while defending the union position on cemetery ridge against picketts charge, for which he earned the medal of honor 147 years after his death. Civil war recipients of the medal of honor civilwarwiki. In the us civil war there were 1,523 congressional medal of honor recipients, more than any other war this nation has fought.
What matters most of all is that the men whose stories are told in this book were there when the confederate states of america needed them most, and that they were willing to do their duty regardless of what it cost them. Mohaar is an unofficial patch for eas medal of honor. We, the sons of confederate veterans, having been commissioned by the confederate veterans themselves, retain our responsibility and right to adhere to the founding principles of the united states of america remembering the bravery, defending the honor and protecting the memory of our beloved confederate veterans, which includes their memorials, images, symbols, monuments and grave sites. The obverse displays the confederate battle flag placed on the center thereof surrounded by a wreath, with the inscription united daughters of the confederacy to the u. The confederate medal of honor was awarded to general wade hamptons greatgrand son and great grand daughter, wade hampton oliver and mary hampton king. James keelan was posthumously honored with the confederate medal of honor for his stalwart oneman defense of the bridge at strawberry plains.
One item is a privatepurchase model 1912 officers tunic. S d lee asked a group of sons of veterans to preserve the history and valor of the confederate soldier. The confederate medal of honor was first authorized om 1862 but none were awarded before the confederacy fell in 1865. Vintage grand army of the republic shield gar pin back ribbon topper. Confederate national defense service medal wlapel pin. The original wartime medal, aka confederate medal of honor, was a military decoration meant to honor officers, noncommissioned officers, and privates for their valor in the armed forces of the confederate states of america during the american civil war. Confederate medal of honor winners last name first name rank co. Added the option to replace the rifle class with a non scoped springfield for dedicated servers. Medal of honor for confederate heroes the clarion ledger. The names on this list were taken from the book valor in gray by gregg clemmer. These are, obviously, not official, warera recognition. Theyre certainly free to do whatever their little hearts desire, as long as theyre calling it the confederate medal of honor and not our medal of honor. Lee received a small package from a young lady of texas containing nine gold stars.
This embroidered iron sew on patch will dress up your backpacks, jeans, jackets. The medal itself is 1 38 35mm in diameter with an overall length of 3 18 80mm the chest ribbon is 1 38 35mm x 12 mm the lapel pin is 58 17mm x 18 4mm the obverse of this beautiful creation features the confederate states of america national seal surrounded by the words confederate states of america national. Confederate medal in stock war collectibles for sale. As you can see this book has gone back in time to reevaluate our southern heroes. Regiment type unit place date type medal citation abbott a. Patches and updates medal of honor warfighter wiki guide. All the work of gathering names for this medal of honor was done by the udc and the scv. Needed if you are going to write an article, story or book about the civil war. New york has had 619 medal of honor recipients, the most of any state. Did you know that the southern cross of honor was a commemorative medal created in 1899 by the united daughters of the confederacy to honor confederate. His confederate medal of honor is on permanent public display in the udc confederate museum in knoxville, tennessee. Spectacles and wood case usn civil war medal of honor mobile bay engraved. An escaped slave was the florence nightingale of indianas civil war regiment. Sons of confederate veterans has its own medal of honor.
Cushing was awarded the medal of honor for his heroic acts in the civil war. During the american civil war there werent any confederate medals awarded to soldiers for heroism, valor or acts above and beyond the call of duty the confederate government, seeking to increase morale and to recognize its soldiers, authorized medals and badges for. Union civil war veteran grand army of the republic medal, buttons, belt buckle. Confederate medal of honor and the hunley presentation. May 20, 2010 civil war soldier awarded medal of honor. See more ideas about civil war photos, american civil war and history.
The fincastle rifles, camp 26 and the 2nd virginia cavalry co, c and the citizens of the commonwealth of virginia posthumously awarded frank g. List of articles in category medal of honor recipients. Gabbett of atlanta, georgia originated the design and. Bensinger, william 2d to receive medal of honor rank and organization. The confederate medal of honor is a posthumous award created by the sons of confederate veterans scv in 1977 to recognize confederate veterans who. Alonzo hersford cushing was an artillery officer in the union army during the american civil war. Mary ann lamar cobb erwin, daughter of confederate politician howell cobb, in 1898. Confederate medal of honor sons of confederate veterans. A confederate medal of honor was presented to each crewmember of the confederate submarine, hl hunley, in charleston, sc on august 3, 2000, just days before it was raised from the bottom of charleston harbor. Did the confederate states of america have an equivalent to. Here are some of our top posts from the past 24 hours.
Nov 27, 2008 in the more recent past, the sons of confederate veterans scv, an organization of descendents of confederate veterans, has reintroduced the confederate medal of honor, and has awarded about 50 list since beginning in about 1968. While already engaged in close quarters fighting with union soldiers, he noticed a fellow soldier about to be shot at pointblank range. Allied assault embed buttons to promote medal of honor. See more ideas about medal of honor, civil war, war. This update for medal of honor airborne raises the player count, gives players more options for names, makes some balance changes on. Hughes recieved the confederate medal of honor for actions at the battle of kennesaw mountain on june 27, 1864.
Medal of honor awarded, richest zip codes, confederate plate recall. Confederate medal of honor south carolina division sons. Nathan bedford forrest of tennessee, who tormented union commanders with. Southern cross of honor in october of 1862, the confederate congress approved an act to honor the service and valor of officers, noncommissioned officers, and privates in the confederate army. During the civil war, many awards of the medal of honor were made for the capture or defense of colors. Wisconsin soldier stood his ground on the gettysburg battlefield and made a valiant stand before he was felled by a confederate bullet.
In addition, we welcome your comments and suggestions to improve and expand our line. Memorial for confederate medals of honor at during the war between the states, a confederate medal of honor never became reality. Jul, 2009 i am at present reading a book called valor in gray, confederate medal of honor written by gregg s. Walker is the only woman to receive the medal of honor and one of only eight civilians to receive it. Fragging free may 10 2020 released 2008 first person shooter ff is a singleplayer mod for doom3 aiming to bring the classic gameplay to the maximum.
Civil war medal for sale shop military collectibles. The first medal was issued on april 26, 1900, to erwins husband, captain alexander s. Gabbett of atlanta, georgia originated the design and offered it as a medal for veterans. Why a civil war soldier will get the medal of honor 151.
We, the sons of confederate veterans, having been commissioned by the confederate veterans themselves, retain our responsibility and right to adhere to the founding principles of the united states of america remembering the bravery, defending the honor and protecting the memory of our beloved confederate veterans, which includes their memorials, images, symbols, monuments and grave sites for. Jan 26, 2018 but i didnt think this medal was something that could officially be worn on a us army uniform. Confederate medal of honor committee chairman david michael thomas 8437893597 britton frank earnest sr 7574740624 john henry taylor 8047940704 henry e. On july 1, 1896, general stephen dill lee, one of the few remaining senior officers of the confederate army, spoke to a group of sons of confederate veterans who had. The following poem is from confederate veterans magazine,vol. The confederate medal of honor recipients are largely lowtomiddleranking figures. Confederate medal of honor presentation the event wire. See more ideas about confederate monuments, medal of honor recipients. As the only military award authorized during the american civil war, the medal of honor was presented for meritorious actions that would not necessarily be recognized by the armed services today. As there were thousands of veterans and funds were limited it was agreed to produce the medal of copper without the colored enameling and each udc chapter would solicit candidates from their local united confederate veteran ucv camps.
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