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Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Sergeant Charles E. Morse (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 5, 1864, at Wilderness, Virginia. His citation reads:

Voluntarily rushed back into the enemy's lines, took the colors from the color sergeant, who was mortally wounded, and, although himself wounded, carried them through the fight.

Seaman William Morse (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 19, 1880, on board the USS Shenandoah. His citation reads:

For jumping overboard from the U.S.S. Shenandoah at Rio de Janeiro Brazil, 19 September 1880, and rescuing from drowning James Grady, first class fireman.

Boatswain’s Mate Charles W. Morton (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 23 – 27, 1863, on board the USS Benton. His citation reads:

Serving as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Benton during the Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1863. Taking part in the hour-and-a-half engagement with the enemy at Drumgould's Bluff, 27 December, Morton served courageously throughout the battle against the hostile forces, who had the dead range of the vessel and were punishing her with heavy fire, until the Benton was ordered to withdraw.


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I've got some crazy monkey's in my house...

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