I've been doing research on Medal of Honor recipients for a book I'm working on. Many of their exploits are astounding beyond belief. From the first recipient, Private Jacob Parrott of the 33rd Ohio Infantry for his actions during the Great Locomotive Chase, to the latest, Lieutenant Michael Murphy of the US Navy SEALS for his exploits in the mountains of Afghanistan, all of these men (and one woman) are worthy of honor and praise.
Your book endeavor sounds interesting and rewarding. If you have any kind of a list of people to notify when it’s completed I would appreciate you adding me to it and good luck with it.
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If you’re ever in Indianapolis, be sure and visit the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial which is close to the RCA Dome. It was dedicated on May 29,1999. I was in attendance at the Indy 500 when they had 96 of the living recipients at the race. It was an awesome sight, especially when the B2 flew over. At the time, there were 3436 recipients honored with a description of their actions which earned them the medal.
Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty (Hardcover)
by Peter Collier (Author), Nick Del Calzo (Photographer)
Beyond Glory (Hardcover)
by Larry Smith (Author), Eddie Adams (Author), Norman Schwarzkopf (Author)
Above And Beyond (Hardcover)
by Barrett Tillman (Author)
Americas Medal of Honor Recipients by U. s. Government Printing Office
You’ve probably visited the Medal of Honor Memorial at the Military Cemetery in Riverside, CA. One of the most moving places I have been.....