The latest episode of the Forgotten Irish Podcast explores Irish connections with America’s highest award for gallantry– the Medal of Honor. Since the inception of the Medal during the American Civil War, Irish and Irish American men have been prominent in it’s history. This podcast takes a journey through these Irish connections, from the American Civil War and the wars of the twentieth century through to recent conflicts in places like Afghanistan, telling the stories of a number of the recipients along the way.
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Ed O’Shaughnessy
August 15, 2019 4:48 pmColonel Michael Kerwin, 13th PA Cavalry, was nominated for the MOH in 1903 by a NY Congressman. The nomination received a House of Representatives bill number, and is recorded in the minutes. I assume the bill never made it past the committee review as it was not awarded. Anyone have a contact in the Library of Congress?
irishacw
September 30, 2019 7:45 amHi Ed,
That is really interesting, that definitely sounds worth pursuing! I wonder why it was held up, I assume for political reasons?
george branagan
August 15, 2019 11:34 pmhave you seen metal for EDWARD BRANAGAN INDIAN WARS
irishacw
September 30, 2019 7:44 amHi George,
I have never seen it personally, where is it located?