On May 23, 1900 American Civil War Veteran William Harvey Carney received the Medal of Hon

On May 23, 1900 American Civil War Veteran William Harvey Carney received the Medal of Honor.



During the attack on Fort Wagner in 1863, despite being wounded, he continued to carry the regimental colors of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry.

He said “Boys, I only did my duty; the old flag never touched the ground."



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On May 23, 1900 American Civil War Veteran William Harvey Carney received the Medal of Hon