Posted on Dec 21, 2016

140 Years Late, Nevada Veteran Lauded with US Medal of Honor

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Nice story about a Medal of Honor presentation 140 years after the fact. I am surprised the medal was presented like it was in the picture. Usually you see them in presentation cases. I'm glad his family received it.

140 Years Late, Nevada Veteran Lauded with US Medal of Honor

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Posted 8 y ago

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SFC George Smith

Posted 8 y ago

at least they finally got the award... just show the incompetence of Congress both now and then...

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SFC William Farrell

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Dont you just know it SFC George Smith

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TSgt Joe C.

Posted 8 y ago

I'm glad it was presented at least; I agree with you SFC William Farrell on the photo.

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140 Years Late, Nevada Veteran Lauded with US Medal of Honor

140 Years Late, Nevada Veteran Lauded with US Medal of Honor

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