Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Medal of Honor
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2022
1. Medal of Honor Marker
The Medal of Honor was first authorized by Congress for the Navy in 1861 for Sailors and Marines. The following year in 1862 it was authorized for Army Soldiers. Today, there are three variations of the Medal of Honor: the original simple star shape established in 1861 which the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard have retained; a wreath version designed in 1904 for the Army; and an altered wreath version adopted for the Air Force in 1965. All three versions are suspended from an 8 sided pad bearing 13 white stars. The Medal of Honor ribbon is blue with five stars, two at the top and three at the bottom.
The Medal of Honor has become a historic symbol for recognition of the bravest of the brave for exhibiting extraordinary bravery and self-sacrifice while serving our nation.
Recipients of the Medal of Honor are ordinary people who have performed extraordinary acts of heroism, above and beyond the call of duty. Heroes all, as are all the military service men and women who have served and who are serving today to preserve our freedom,
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Erected 2007 by Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Abingdon/Washington County, Virginia, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 36° 42.3′ N, 81° 58.52′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. It can be reached from Lieutenant Billy Webb Avenue 0.1 miles north of Cook Street. Marker is located along the Path of Honor in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Lieutenant Billy Webb Avenue, Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Tri-Cities Area, in Southwest Virginia, and in the Blue Ridge Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S.-Mexican War (here, next to this marker); Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Star-Spangled Banner (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis & Clark Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Michael Widener (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
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2. Marker detail: Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. And while over 150 years have passed since its inception, the meaning behind the Medal has never tarnished. Etched within are the very values that each Recipient displayed in the moments that mattered — bravery, courage, sacrifice, integrity. A deep love of country and a desire to always do what is right.(Submitted on November 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Marker detail: Medal of Honor
4. Marker detail: Medal of Honor
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2022
5. Medal of Honor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
