News Notes

By Army History Magazine

Article published on: June 1, 2025 in the Summer 2025 edition of Army History

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Book cover for "Medal of Honor" by William Carney

New Publication from AUSA

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) has released the latest addition to its Medal of Honor graphic novel series, titled Medal of Honor: William Carney. Sgt. William H. Carney Jr. was a member of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the Civil War unit made famous in the movie Glory (1989). He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the unit’s charge on Fort Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolina, in July 1863. When the 54th’s color sergeant was shot, Carney grabbed the American f lag and crawled to the parapet under heavy fire to urge the troops forward. His story was immortalized in the patriotic song “Boys the Old Flag Never Touched the Ground.” To read Medal of Honor: William Carney online or download a free copy, please visit www.ausa.org/carney.

Book cover for "The New Jersey Campaign, 1776–1777" by Steven E. Elliot and "The Saratoga Campaign, 1777" by Seanegan P. Sculley

CMH Releases New Revolutionary War Monographs

As part of its ongoing commemorative activities surrounding the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) has published another two monographs in its series, The U.S. Army Campaigns of the Revolutionary War. The New Jersey Campaign, 1776–1777, by Steven E. Elliot, and The Saratoga Campaign, 1777, by Seanegan P. Sculley. Both provide an introduction, the strategic setting, a description of the operations, and a final analysis of the events encompassing these pivotal campaigns. They have been issued as CMH Pub 71–45 and CMH Pub 71–47 respectively, and are also available as free downloads on the CMH website, https://history.army.mil.

Exhibit in a museum

New Exhibit at NMUSA

The National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) has unveiled its newest special exhibition titled Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War. It commemorates the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday in 2025 and our nation’s declaration of independence in 2026. This landmark exhibition includes a rare collection of Revolutionary War artifacts from the original colonies, England, France, and Canada, accompanied by soldiers’ stories from our nation’s first veterans. More information can be found on the museum’s website at https://www.thenmusa.org/exhibit/special-exhibition-gallery.