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Forty medal of honor posthumously
to army. First lieutenant Aeon.

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So pushing for conspicuous gal injury
during the civil war historians

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and supporters work for decades
to make sure first lieutenant

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pushing received his award president
obama said today its presentation

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is an important reminder that it
is never too late to do the

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right thing.

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The the sub was about more than
just one soldier or one fair.

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The reflects our obligations as
a country to the men and women.

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Can armed services a obligations
the continue long after their

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return home.

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After they've we've moved their uniforms.

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And even.

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Threats especially after that
way about their lives.

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First lieutenant fishing was a commanding
officer doing combat

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operations in the vicinity of cemetery
rigid cameras are Pennsylvania

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on july third 18 63 has cost and
accepted the medal on his honor

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on his behalf..