Category Archives: Medal of Honor at Gettysburg

The Mears Party and the Medal of Honor, Part 2

Posted on August 2, 2018 by

The memorable charge of the Pennsylvania Reserves on July 2,1863 was soon history, passed on in soldiers’discussions and newspaper articles. Left out of the printed accounts was the charge of the “Mears Party” that captured over a dozen southerners, a … Continue reading →

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The Mears Party and the Medal of Honor, Part 1

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

Extraordinary incidents occur in the whirlwind of battle and the Battle of Gettysburg certainly has its share- heroism, cowardice, curiosity, gallantry and even humor. Few incidents are more enthralling than those which earned an individual the cherished Medal of Honor … Continue reading →

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Conspicuous Gallantry, ‘Medal of Honor’ Spotlight Exhibit opens today

Posted on April 15, 2016 by

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one’s life above and beyond the call of duty. – Medal of Honor Citation The new Spotlight Exhibit in the lobby of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Medals

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

    Last Saturday we offered a series of walks on the park examining the Medal of Honor on each of the three days during the Battle of Gettysburg to coincide with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention which was … Continue reading →

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By their gallantry in action: Medals of Honor in the Collections at Gettysburg

Posted on September 12, 2013 by

Among the tens of thousands of artifacts in the museum collection at Gettysburg National Military Park that document the experiences of the Civil War soldier are four of exceptional value and importance.  Nowhere near the size of a shot-torn battle … Continue reading →

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Lieutenant Cushing

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

    1st Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing is possibly the most famous 1st Lieutenant of the Battle of Gettysburg, perhaps of the Civil War. There is now a good chance that Cushing, who was killed on July 3 during Pickett’s Charge, … Continue reading →

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