OHIO STATEWIDE FILES - Jacob Parrott Medal of Honor Recipient
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Ernie Alf 
eealf@gvtc.com
September 15, 1998
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Addition to medal of honor roll.

I was browsing the Ohio Archives and came across your list of Medal of
Honor recipients and was very surprised not to see the name of Jacob
Parrott among them.  His award should represent quite an honor for the
State of Ohio as he was the first ever recipient of the Medal.  It was
awarded by Abe Lincoln on 25 Mar 1863 for his actions in "The Great
Locomotive Chase" in April 1861.  He was a resident of Kenton, Hardin
Co. and I am sure that their Historical Society can provide you a lot
more information than I can.  

Ernie Alf 
Boerne, TX