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The War Memorial Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
HONOR GALLERY
THE WISCONSIN MEDAL OF HONOR EXHIBIT
Civil War – Vietnam War
ANY NATION THAT DOES NOT HONOR ITS HEROES
WILL NOT LONG ENDURE.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
ABOUT THIS
EXHIBIT
The Congressional Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest military decoration. Presented to over 3,500 total recipients since the Civil War, 64 with roots in Wisconsin. The War Memorial Center is honoring those recipients, each one with an individual story to tell of courage and sacrifice. It is our privilege to share their stories in hopes that they will inspire us all to reach our potential.
GALLANTRY IN ACTION. INTREPIDITY.
Above and beyond the call of duty. Risk of life. Selflessness. Exemplary action. Unwavering devotion. Conspicuous gallantry. Extraordinary heroism. The words enshrined with the Medal of Honor citations capture the best of what it means to be human.
THE MEDALS
A HISTORIC SYMBOL OF OUR NATION'S BRAVEST
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