Historical Marker

Confederate Congressional Medal of Honour

The President, CSA, in 1862, was authorized to confer a Medal of Honour upon one enlisted man of each company for "every signal victory." At first dress-parade, thereafter, the men engaged in the battle chose, by vote, the soldier most worthy to receive this honour. 72 Kentuckians coming from 34 counties were so honoured. Three were from Daviess County.

(Reverse) Daviess County CSA Medalists

STONE'S RIVER

Dec. 31, 1862-Jan. 2, 1863

Albert M. Hathaway, 2nd Lt., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf.

CHICKAMAUGA:

Sept. 19-20, 1863

John L. Bell, 2nd Lt., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf., Killed in action;

Mathias Garrett, Corp., Co. K, 4th Ky. Inf.