Civil War
During the Civil War, three Tennesseans received the Medal of Honor. The first Medal of Honor recipient from Tennessee was Corporal Harrison Collins for his heroic actions during the Battle of Nashville on February 24, 1865.
During the Civil War, three Tennesseans received the Medal of Honor. The first Medal of Honor recipient from Tennessee was Corporal Harrison Collins for his heroic actions during the Battle of Nashville on February 24, 1865.