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  2. Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial - Wikipedia

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    The Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial is a statue in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, honoring all recipients of the Medal of Honor from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.Located at the corner of Fifth and Jefferson Streets on the grounds of the old Jefferson County Courthouse, the Memorial was sculpted by Doyle Glass and dedicated on Veterans Day 2001.

  3. List of Congressional Gold Medal recipients - Wikipedia

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    The medal is currently in the possession of the New York Historical Society. Major General Anthony Wayne: July 26, 1779: Continental Congress: Commander at the Battle of Stony Point. The medal is currently in the possession of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution. Major Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee: September 24, 1779 ...

  4. Congressional Gold Medal - Wikipedia

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    The Gold Medal expresses the highest national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions. [2] The congressional practice of issuing gold medals to occasionally honor recipients began with members of the military during the American Revolution. The practice soon extended to individuals in all ...

  5. Wilburn K. Ross - Wikipedia

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    Medal of Honor Bronze Star Wilburn K. Ross (right) being congratulated by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 Wilburn Kirby Ross (May 12, 1922 – May 9, 2017) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor —for his actions in World War II .

  6. 10 days & 1,661 miles: Why you should explore these ‘Kool ...

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    Things to do, location guide: Kentucky State Parks. In honor of the park system’s milestone anniversary this year, the Herald-Leader set out on a 10-day, 1,661 mile road trip across the state to ...

  7. William Wilkerson Morris - Wikipedia

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    William Wilkerson Morris (born about 1843) was an American soldier who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions from September 9 to 11, 1874, during the Battle of the Upper Washita River in the Red River War, a part of the American Indian Wars.

  8. I owe Kentucky’s state parks system my life and I’m only ...

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    Our columnist says he owes Kentucky’s 100-year-old state parks system his life. Here’s the story.

  9. Thanks of Congress - Wikipedia

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    Because the Thanks of Congress was only awarded to officers, the Medal of Honor was created at this time to honor soldiers in the Army, and over 1,500 men received the medal by the end of the war. [1] [7] Only one officer, General Ulysses S. Grant, received both the Thanks of Congress and a Congressional Gold Medal during the Civil War. [7]

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