This month, William Cushing's brother, Alonzo H. Cushing, will be receiving the long-delayed Medal of Honor for his heroic deeds at the Battle of Gettysburg during Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, which cost him his life. It is well-deserved.
But, perhaps now it would be appropriate to also give one to William Cushing, if, for no other reason than his sinking of the Confederate ram CSS Albemarle. In addition, there were his numerous reconnaissance missions around Wilmington, North Carolina, any one of which could have easily resulted in his death or capture.
And for that matter, perhaps one for John Woodman.
--Old B-R'er
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