17 SEP--This Day in US Military History

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:03:03 -0400

1862 – Future President Sgt. William McKinley and a single volunteer drove a wagon of hot coffee and warm food through Confederate fire at Antietam to the men of the 23rd Ohio regiment.

Future President Col. Rutherford B. Hayes promoted him to lieutenant for his bravery and initiative.

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September 17

17 September US Constitution Day (See 1787) 1630 – The city of Boston, Massachusetts is founded. 1691 - The Massachusetts Bay Colony received a new charter. 1730 - Friedrich von Steuben, Prussian a...

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 17 at 2015 10:09 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:09:21 -0400

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 17 at 2015 10:14 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:14:36 -0400

Lean Mean Fighting Machine when that picture was taken.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Sep 17 at 2015 10:17 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:17:11 -0400

1630 – The city of Boston, Massachusetts is founded. 385 years old today.... Happy Birthday Boston & you certainly don't look your age...

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 17 at 2015 10:20 AM

SGT David T. — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:20:07 -0400

It is pretty sad that he survived all that only to be struck down by an assassin's bullet.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 17 at 2015 10:23 AM

SGT Scott Bell — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:23:33 -0400

Man how did he make it