Fridays at the Front
A Musician's Medal - A Civil War Medal of Honor Story
Our latest stop on Fridays at the Front is at the Battle of Piedmont which occurred on June 5, 1864. Visit the area of the battle where a Union musician earned the Medal of Honor for his capture of a Confederate officer.
Further Reading
Looking for some good reading on the Battle of Piedmont? Check these books out!
The Battle of Piedmont and Hunter's Raid on Staunton: The 1864 Shenandoah Campaign
Deeds of Valor: How America's Civil War Heroes Won the Congressional Medal of Honor
Special Thank You!
CWDD would like to give a special thanks to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield
Foundation for their collaboration to help make this episode and series possible!
Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation