WASHINGTON - In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt awarded the Medals of Honor to Pvt. Simon Harris and Pvt. James W. McIntyre for their actions in the American-Philippine War. Senator (now Governor) ...
Thirteen of the 21 men who were still alive in 1906 received their medals, Eberhardt said. It was policy at the time for the Army not to issue the Medal of Honor to a deceased soldier, so six men ...