Where or how can I confirm a story about a US Civil War recipient of the MOH?

SPC Phillip Norton — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 03:25:14 -0400

This has been bugging me all day, I remember hearing the story of a standard bearer for the Union that marched against a troop of Texans and by the time he had gotten to them they were cheering him on and demanding he be given the MOH. Anyone know if this is real or if I just made it up some how?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Apr 11 at 2020 6:03 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 06:03:07 -0400

Should be able to look it up on line, thru the archives, if not true, than you are good at telling stories.

Response by 1SG Bill Mullis made Apr 11 at 2020 6:41 AM

1SG Bill Mullis — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 06:41:48 -0400

Try cmohs.org - the MOH website. If not listed, perhaps u can contact them.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 11 at 2020 5:34 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 17:34:55 -0400

try googling the name and MOH

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 13 at 2020 11:26 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:26:14 -0400

Have you checked the MOH website? That would be my first stop for research and the first people I would call if it isn't in the archives. I would think they could point you in the right direction. http://www.cmohs.org/

CMOHS.org - Official Website of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Apr 13 at 2020 2:23 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:23:12 -0400

If you know the Soldiers name you can look it up. There are several books that detail the recipients and their acts. You can also pull the info up online. I don't know if you can pull it by "acts" though.