Posted on Sep 4, 2019

William H. Carney: The first black soldier to earn the Medal of Honor

SSG Robert Mark Odom

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William H. Carney: The first black soldier to earn the Medal of Honor

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CW5 Jack Cardwell

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Great Medal of Honor share.

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SSG Robert Mark Odom

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Thanks

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CW5 Jack Cardwell

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SSG Robert Mark Odom you are welcome!

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PVT Mark Zehner

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A true American Hero!

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SFC William Farrell

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I’ve read his story many times SSG Robert Mark Odom thanks for reminding me of him once again. Brave man he is.

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SSG Robert Mark Odom

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Thanks for sharing!

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SFC William Farrell

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SSG Robert Mark Odom - I do need to visit his grave site before it gets too cold this year.

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William H. Carney: The first black soldier to earn the Medal of Honor

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