Secretary of Defense Honors Civil War Soldiers with Medal of Honor

Watch as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presents the prestigious Medal of Honor to two brave Civil War Union soldiers, Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson, in a moving ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. These posthumous awards highlight the heroic actions and sacrifices made by these Union Army veterans during one of the most challenging periods in American history. Join us in honoring their legacy and remembering their unwavering courage and selflessness on the battlefield. #CivilWar #UnionSoldiers #MedalofHonor

Defense Now July - 2024
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognizes two Civil War Union soldiers who were posthumously awarded with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The Union Army veterans honored for their heroic actions during the Civil War are Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson.

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