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/2010/02/todays_medal_of_256.html Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Civil WarDAVIS, JOHN Rank and organization: Quarter Gunner, U.S. Navy. Born: Cedarville, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Valley City during action against rebel fort batteries and ships off Elizabeth City, N.C., on 10 February 1862. When a shell from the shore penetrated the side and passed through the magazine, exploding outside the screen on the berth deck, several powder division protecting bulkheads were torn to pieces and the forward part of the berth deck set on fire. Showing great presence of mind, Davis courageously covered a barrel of... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/todays_medal_of_256.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/todays_medal_of_256.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:32:34 -0600