A Look Back at History -- Medal of Honor Recipient Henry Gilbert Costin
March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 23 -- The Maryland National Guard issued the following news:
By Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Heft
March 25th is nationally recognized as "Medal of Honor Day," marking the anniversary of the first issuance of the Medal of Honor in 1863 to five soldiers during the American Civil War. Over the course of the awards history 67 Maryland born Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines have earned the medal for valor in action. Marylanders have been among those . . .
By Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Heft
March 25th is nationally recognized as "Medal of Honor Day," marking the anniversary of the first issuance of the Medal of Honor in 1863 to five soldiers during the American Civil War. Over the course of the awards history 67 Maryland born Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines have earned the medal for valor in action. Marylanders have been among those . . .