The First Medal | On View Through March 31Read the story of how it all began.
U.S. Army
White, Edward
White, Edward
ConflictPhilippine War
Year of Action1899
Unit/CommandCompany B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry
HometownSeneca, Kansas
Citation

Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy’s fire and fastened a rope to occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1899

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Edward White
Label
McKeever, Michael
McKeever, MichaelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Harrington, John
Harrington, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Morey, Delano
Morey, DelanoU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Reese Jr., John N.
Reese Jr., John N.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Davidsizer, John A.
Davidsizer, John A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Fernandez, Daniel O.
Fernandez, Daniel O.U.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Corcoran, John
Corcoran, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Leonard, Patrick Thomas
Leonard, Patrick ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Bowman, Alonzo
Bowman, AlonzoU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
McGrath, Hugh Jocelyn
McGrath, Hugh JocelynU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Gardner, Robert J.
Gardner, Robert J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Magee, William
Magee, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
View all Recipients
The Medal

A Medal Steeped in History

Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.

EXPLORE THE MEDAL
A Medal Steeped in History
Exhibits

THE RING OF VALOR

Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.

VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
THE RING OF VALOR
BUY TICKETSBECOME A MEMBERDONATE TO THE MUSEUM