Jacob Wilson Parrott:
First person ever to receive the Medal of Honor in all of History. Parrot and several men captured a Confederate Train near Atlanta, and
atempted to ride it all the way back north, destroying bridges, creating blockades and obstacles to slow down The Confederacy's
efforts. The men were captured and were imprisoned. Parrott and six others escaped. The First Medal
of Honor was presented to Jacob Parrott by Secretary of War
Stanton. Parrott's Felloe Raiders later received The Medal of Honor
as well.
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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain:
He received the Medal of Homor for his steadfast
bravery at Little Round Top during The Battle of Gettysburg.
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Dr. Mary Walker:
General William Sherman recommended Dr. Walker for the Medal
of Honor for her gallant work as an Army Surgeon, which she received in 1866. Her medal was revoked during The Medal
Purge of 1917. Over 60 Years later Jimmy Carter, during his Administration as President,
reinstated Dr. Walker's Medal. Dr. Mary Walker is the only Woman in all of history to receive
The Congressional Medal of Honor.
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