MoH #1- Henry W. Wheeler Traditional Cache
Razz007: Archiving to free up the area for the local cachers to place new hides.
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A series honoring the brave that went above and beyond the regular call of duty to their country.
These caches are not about being difficult, but in remembering the true heros of this great country of ours. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
A little fact about the Medal of Honor.
The correct title for the award often called the "Congressional Medal of Honor" is simply "MEDAL OF HONOR" and the men who have received it prefer to be called "RECIPIENTS" (of the award), not "winners". It is the only United States Military Award that is worn from a ribbon hung around the neck, and the only award presented "By the President In the Name of the Congress".
This first honoree is Henry W. Wheeler. Awarded for actions during the Civil War.
Rank: Private
Organization: U.S. Army
Company:Company A Division: 2d Maine Infantry
Born: 1842, Fort Smith, Ark.
Entered Service At: Bangor, Maine
Place / Date: At Bull Run, Va., 21 July 1861
Voluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry.
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