On this day in history, February 13, 1861, Army surgeon J.D. Irwin rescues 60 men, first Medal of Honor action

U.S Army surgeon J.D. Irwin led the first Medal of Honor action on this day in history, Feb. 13, 1861. He helped rescue 60 trapped soldiers and a kidnapped boy from Apaches.

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