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September 24: Medal of Honor Actions

8 Medal of Honors earned on September 24 between 1864 and 1944.

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September 24, 1864

Civil War · Luray, Virginia · 1 recipient

PB Philip Baybutt Private · Army Civil War · 1864

September 24, 1911

Philippines 1911 · near the village of Mundang, Basilan Island, Philippine Islands · 6 recipients

JC John Hugh Catherwood Ordinary Seaman · Navy Philippines 1911 · 1911 BH Bolden Reush Harrison Seaman · Navy Philippines 1911 · 1911 GH George Francis Henrechon Machinist's Mate Second Class · Navy Philippines 1911 · 1911

Fred Henry McGuire Hospital Apprentice · Navy Philippines 1911 · 1911 JN Jose B. Nisperos Private · Army Philippines 1911 · 1911 JV Jacob Volz Carpenter's Mate Third Class · Navy Philippines 1911 · 1911

September 24, 1944

World War II · near Stolberg, Germany · 1 recipient

JS Joseph Edward Schaefer Staff Sergeant · Army World War II · 1944