Medals of Honor
Twelve Union enlisted men and nine officers received the Medal of Honor for their actions in the Battle of Cedar Creek. One of the officers was a captain of the 5th U.S. Artillery and future U.S. Senator, Henry A. du Pont.
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Famous quotes containing the word honor:
“To save our imperiled honor everything must be sacrificed, even virtue.”
—Jean Racine (1639–1699)