Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Record Of Medals Of Honor Issued To The Officers And Enlisted Men Of The United States Navy, Marine Corps, And Coast Guard, 1862-1917"" was published in 1917 by the Bureau of Navigation Navy Department. The book is a comprehensive record of all the medals of honor awarded to the officers and enlisted men of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard from the years 1862 to 1917.The book contains detailed information about each medal recipient, including their name, rank, and the date and location of their heroic act. It also provides a brief description of the act that earned them the medal of honor. The book is organized chronologically, making it easy for readers to follow the evolution of the medal of honor over time.In addition to the detailed records of medal recipients, the book also includes a brief history of the medal of honor, its origins, and how it came to be awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States military, the medal of honor, or the heroic acts of the men and women who served in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard during the years covered by the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
