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The first civil war medal was called the "Medal of Honor." It was established by the U.S. Congress in 1861 to recognize the bravery and heroism of Union soldiers during the Civil War. The medal has since evolved and is awarded for acts of valor in various branches of the U.S. military.
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Was general Nathan B forest in the civil War?
Yes He Was in the Civil War. He Was also the First to get the Confederate Medal the Highest there was.
Why was the civil war called the the first modern war?
It was the most modern war at the time.
Who was the first african-american civil war soldier to receive the congressional medal honor?
William Carney was the first African-American recipient for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S.C. as a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War
What was the north called in the Civil War?
In the civil war, the North was called the Union.
When the US military draft begin?
The US military draft began in the US Civil War (1861-1865).
What war was Medal of Honor created?
The Medal of Honor was first given out during the Civil War. Lincoln was the one to award the first medal.
Was general Nathan B forest in the civil War?
Yes He Was in the Civil War. He Was also the First to get the Confederate Medal the Highest there was.
What time was the first medal of honor given?
The Medal of Honor was created in 1862 during the American Civil War. It was the first medal the US Military created.
Who was the first woman to get the Medal of Honor?
Doctor Mary Walker during the Civil War.
What war did William carney win the medal of honor?
Sergeant William Carney was the first black soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor. This was during the Civil War.
This civil war soldier was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor?
Sergeant William Carney was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor
When was the first medal of honor?
The US Medal of Honor was created in 1862, during the American Civil War 1861-1865. It was awarded shortly thereafter during the war.
Who was first person to get a US Medal of Honor in the Civil War?
Army Private Jacob Parrott
Who was the first white man to win the medal of honor?
Civil War Private Jacob Parrott
During the Civil War Dr Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive?
the Medal of Honor
Who was first woman to receive the Medal of Honor?
Dr. Mary Walker, a contract surgeon in the Civil War.
During the Civil War Dr. Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive .?
the Medal of Honor
