Author : A. R. Hall
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ISBN 13 : 9780788196898
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (968 download)
Book Synopsis Deeds of Valor by : A. R. Hall
Download or read book Deeds of Valor written by A. R. Hall and published by . This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Personal reminiscences & records of Civil War soldiers who were awarded the CMH. First published in 1901, this exciting & well-illustrated historical work is filled with 293 action-packed accounts & vivid, first-hand descriptions of the harrowing exploits of men & women under almost unimaginable wartime stress. The events occurred during the course of 185 different battles & engagements. The CMH is awarded based on -- service performed in action of such a conspicuous character as to clearly distinguish the man for gallantry above his comrades, involving extreme jeopardy of life or the performance of extraordinarily hazardous duty. Illus.