William Harvey Carney
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William Harvey Carney was an American soldier during the American Civil War. Born enslaved, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1900 for his gallantry in saving the regimental colors during the Battl
Carney, wearing the Medal of Honor he received in 1900
Carney in c. 1864
Medal of Honor
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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration of the United States Armed Forces and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have
William Harvey Carney
…William Harvey Carney (February 29, 1840 – December 9, 1908) was an American soldier during the American Civil War. Born enslaved, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1900 for his gallantry in saving the regimental colors during the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863. The action for which he received the Medal of Honor…
Medals of Honor of the three military departments
Medal of Honor awarded posthumously in 1866 to John Morehead Scott, one of the Andrews Raiders
Post 1944 Army version
Post 1942 Navy version