Boone and Wood, Medals of Honor
American military history is filled with some very interesting characters. From the boisterous and bombastic personality of a Teddy Roosevelt to the quiet dignity of Bill Crawford, American military heroes come in all colors, creeds, and backgrounds. Last week's discussion of some brave medical officers continues. Today, I'll discuss two who have a rightly earned place in American military history. Leonard Wood Many of us have been to Fort Leonard Wood, colloquially known as "Fort Lost-in-the-Woods" for it's, shall we say, ample and scenic forests and little else (though there is some good caves for spelunking). As with many military bases, we don't give much thought to the namesake for such places. At first glance, Leonard Wood, having been a major general and Chief of Staff of the United States Army, would seem a fitting person to name any facility after. Dig a little deeper and you'll see a much more incredible story of a man who truly deserves...