Uncle Sam’s Medal of Honor: Some of the Noble Deeds for Which the Medal Has Been Awarded, Described by Those Who Have Won It, 1861-1886 (1886)

""Uncle Sam's Medal of Honor: Some of the Noble Deeds for Which the Medal Has Been Awarded, Described by Those Who Have Won It, 1861-1886"" is a historical book written by Theophilus Francis Rodenbough and published in 1886. The book explores the history of the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government, and the heroic actions that led to its awarding. The book provides a detailed account of the noble deeds performed by American soldiers during the Civil War, Indian Wars, and other conflicts that took place between 1861 and 1886. The author has interviewed the soldiers who received the medal and has included their first-hand accounts of the events that led to their heroic actions. The book also includes a list of all the soldiers who received the Medal of Honor during this period, along with a brief description of their actions. The author has also provided a historical context for each conflict and has described the significance of the actions that led to the awarding of the medal. Overall, ""Uncle Sam's Medal of Honor"" is a fascinating historical account of the heroic actions of American soldiers and the highest military decoration awarded by the US government. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States military and the brave men and women who have served their country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.