We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2009/07/todays_medal_of_71.html Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification The Medal makes it's first appearance during the War with Spain, with some sailors doing some mine-clearing.MORIN, WILLIAM H.Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 May 1869, England. G.O. No.: 500, 14 December 1898. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead at the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 26 and 27 July 1898. Displaying heroism, Morin took part in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27 contact mines during this period.SPICER, WILLIAMRank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 28 May 1864, England. Accredited to. New York. G.O. No.: 500, 14 December... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2009/07/todays_medal_of_71.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2009/07/todays_medal_of_71.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:28:27 -0600