Fidelity Medallion
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title:
Fidelity Medallion
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The Fidelity Medallion is the oldest decoration of the United States military and was created by act of the Continental Congress in 1780. Also known as the "André Capture Medal", the Fidelity Medallion was awarded to those soldiers who participated in the capture of Major John André, of the British Army, who had been the contact to Benedict Arnold and had helped organize his defection. Historical records indicate that three soldiers, all members of the militia of New York state, were awarded the
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United States military decoration
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidelity_Medallion
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2024-01-28T03:49:56Z
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