Profile: William Harvey Carney (1840-1908)

William Harvey Carney was an American soldier during the American Civil War. Born as a slave, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1900 for his gallantry in saving the regimental colors (American flag) during the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863. Continue reading Profile: William Harvey Carney (1840-1908)

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Profile: Milton L. Olive III (1946-1965)

Milton Lee Olive III was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America’s highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War. At the age of 18, Olive sacrificed his life to save others by smothering a live grenade. Continue reading Profile: Milton L. Olive III (1946-1965)

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Profile: William Harvey Carney (1840-1908)

Profile: Milton L. Olive III (1946-1965)