Willie Johnston Drummer Boy- Charles City VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 37° 18.900 W 077° 10.752
18S E 306893 N 4132044
At Harrison's Landing in July 4, 1862, Willie Johnston-age 11, 3rd Vermont drummer boy played for div. review for keeping his drum during the arduous 7 days battles. He remains the youngest recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Waymark Code: WM137R4
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Turtle3863
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At Harrison's Landing in July 4, 1862, Willie Johnston-age 11, 3rd Vermont drummer boy played for div. review for keeping his drum during the arduous 7 days battles. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by Sec. of War Stanton. He remains the youngest recipient of the Medal of Honor. His gravesite is unknown. Dedicated June 2012-The Vermont Civil War Hemlocks
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