Robert J. Patterson, Medal of Honor Hero at Petersburg

Robert J. Patterson, Medal of Honor Hero at Petersburg

Apr 18 , 2026

Infidel Co.

Blood-soaked earth beneath his boots. Smoke curled like a serpent. Bullets tore the air, wailing a death song. Amid that chaos stood Robert J. Patterson — a man who refused to let his regiment fall...

Medal of Honor , Petersburg Battle , Robert J. Patterson

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William McKinley's Medal of Honor at Petersburg, April 1865

William McKinley's Medal of Honor at Petersburg, April 1865

Mar 07 , 2026

Infidel Co.

Blood and mud fused in the swampy dawn near Petersburg. Cannons roared like the gates of hell, smoke veiling the shattered trees as Private William McKinley tightened his grip on his rifle. The air...

Civil War hero , Petersburg battle , William McKinley

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How Robert J. Patterson Saved His Regiment at Petersburg

How Robert J. Patterson Saved His Regiment at Petersburg

Feb 14 , 2026

Infidel Co.

Blood-soaked earth. Cannon roared like the Devil’s own fury. Men faltered; the line cracked. But there, standing tall in the chaos, was Robert J. Patterson. A soldier not born from glory, but forge...

Civil War Medal of Honor , Petersburg Battle , Robert J. Patterson

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