Glasgow in Barren County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Barren County's Medal of Honor Winners
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 9, 2015
1. Barren County's Medal of Honor Winners Marker
Two Congressional Medal of Honor Winners
First Sergeant William Logan Day
Co. E, 5th United States Cavalry
For gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches during 1872-73.
First Battalion, Fourth Marines, Sixth Marine Division
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during the final assault against the Japanese forces on Mt. Yaetake, Okinawa, April 16, 1945. Corporal Bush continued to lead his squad forward although painfully wounded, refusing to go to the rear until ordered to do so. Although prostrate under medical treatment, he unhesitatingly seized a Japanese hand grenade that had been tossed amongst the wounded and absorbed the explosion with his own body, thus saving his comrades.
as a reminder of their heroism and self-sacrifice
“Lest We Forget”
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 36° 59.735′ N, 85° 54.755′ W. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 623rd Field Artillery Battalion (here, next to this marker); Our Confederate Dead (a few steps from this marker); Barren County Purple Heart Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Headquarters Troop, 123rd Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Barren County World War II Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Barren County Viet Nam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Christmas Mishap (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Congressional Medal of Honour / Barren County CSA Medalists (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glasgow.
Also see . . . Richard E. Bush - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 3, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 9, 2015
2. Barren County's Medal of Honor Winners Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 9, 2015
3. Southeast Side of County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
