U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Patrick E. Matlock, Deputy Chief of Staff of G-3/5/7, HQDA, welcomes Joyce Dersom, center, the great-great-granddaughter of U.S. Pvt. George D. Wilson to the National Capital Region, July 1, 2024. Both Wilson and Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach were assigned to the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, and are scheduled to be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor July 3, 2024, at the White House for their acts of valor while conducting the Andrews Raid of the “The General” Locomotive in Big Shanty (now named Kennesaw), Ga., April 12, 1862. (U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt Deonte Rowell)
Date Taken: | 06.30.2024 |
Date Posted: | 07.03.2024 10:06 |
Photo ID: | 8513267 |
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Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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