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Podcast: Medal of Honor Podcast
Episode: Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith: From Slave to Soldier
Description: An escaped slave, Color Sergeant Smith fought in the American Civil War’s Western Theater and Sherman’s March. When his regiment’s color sergeant was killed in battle, Smith grabbed the colors and inspired his men despite the fierce enemy fire. Nearly 140 years after the battle, Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices