Monument in place for local Medal of Honor recipients
Thursday, June 13, 2013
A new monument paying tribute to three Medal of Honor recipients with ties to Fort Scott was set Wenesday on Skubitz Plaza at the Fort Scott National Historic Site. The monument recognizes U.S. Marine 1st Lt. William D. Hawkins, U.S. Army Pvt. George F. Pond and U.S. Army Pvt. William H. Longshore and also tells how many Medal of Honors were awarded in each war or conflict.