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Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Commemorating the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Medal of Honor, 1863-1963

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Commemorating the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Medal of Honor, 1863-1963

Parker, William Robert
Clark, Mark Wayne

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1258808846
ISBN13: 9781258808846
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Sep 14 2013
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Above and Beyond the Call of Duty is a comprehensive tribute to the Medal of Honor, one of the most prestigious military awards in the United States. Written by William Robert Parker, this book commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Medal of Honor, covering its history and significance from 1863 to 1963. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different aspect of the Medal of Honor. The first part discusses the history of the Medal of Honor, including its creation during the Civil War and the criteria for awarding the medal. The second part focuses on the recipients of the Medal of Honor, providing biographical information and stories of their heroic actions. The third part of the book explores the symbolism of the Medal of Honor, discussing its design and the meaning behind its various elements. The final part of the book includes a comprehensive list of all the Medal of Honor recipients from 1863 to 1963, providing details about their military service and the actions for which they were awarded the medal. Above and Beyond the Call of Duty is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the Medal of Honor. It provides a detailed and informative account of the award's history and significance, and pays tribute to the brave men and women who have received it over the years.Additional Contributors Include Jack Pearl, John Stephen Doherty, Stan Bair And Others.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.

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