Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Civil War Soldiers After 162 Years

Privates Shadrach and Wilson recognized for their bravery in the historic Great Locomotive Chase.

The soldiers were part of Andrews' Raiders, a Union group that attempted to sabotage Confederate supply lines in 1862.
The raid, known as the Great Locomotive Chase, involved commandeering a train and destroying infrastructure.
Despite their efforts, Shadrach and Wilson were captured, tried as spies, and executed.
Historians and descendants have long campaigned for these soldiers to receive the Medal of Honor.
President Biden's decision corrects a historical oversight, honoring their gallantry and sacrifice.