John Coleman, Medal of Honor recipient. John Coleman (Link)
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Charles Brown
Charles Brown, Medal of Honor recipient. Charles Brown (Link)
JOHN ANDREWS
John Andrews, Medal of Honor recipient John Andrews (Link)
MEDAL OF HONOR
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Only 3,500 Recipients in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard have been awarded this acknowledgement of extraordinary achievement in … Continue reading MEDAL OF HONOR
AWARDS FOR VALOR
U. S. Military Awards for Valor (Link)
PRINCIPLES OF WARFARE
“In each succeeding war there is a tendency to proclaim as something new the principles under which it is conducted. Not only those who have never studied or experienced the realities of war, but also professional soldiers frequently fall into the error. But the principles of warfare as I learned them at West Point remain … Continue reading PRINCIPLES OF WARFARE
A COMPETENT LEADER
"A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while on the contrary an incapable leader can demoralize the best of troops."http://www.searchquotes.com/search/John_J_Pershing
WE CAME AMERICAN
We came American. We shall remain American and go into battle with Old Glory over our heads. I will not parcel out American boys." (Pershing) http://www.worldwar1.com/biocbjp.htm
USS MERRIMAC
“On November 2, 1899, eight members of the United States Navy were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and service beyond the call of duty. On the night of June 2, 1898, they had volunteered to scuttle the collier USS Merrimac, with the intention of blocking the entry channel to Santiago de … Continue reading USS MERRIMAC
PAUL RAY SMITH
Paul Ray Smith (Link)