Alonzo Cushing's Medal of Honor on display

The Medal of Honor awarded to Wisconsin native Alonzo Cushing for heroism at Gettysburg is on temporary loan to Delafield, where he lived several years. Though he died in 1863, Cushing didn't receive the nation's highest honor for valor until last November during a ceremony at the White House with members of his extended family present. • Article

A descendant to acquire Medal of Honor?

The search for a relative to receive the Medal of Honor that Alonzo Cushing was awarded 150 years after his heroism at Gettysburg may have ended with some connections made in Fredonia, N.Y., on Saturday. Dr. Brian Cushing of Williamsville stood up and said he can trace his family history to the Cushing brothers, Alonzo and William. • Article

Cushing Medal of Honor effort wins battle

The push to have a Wisconsin soldier who made a valiant last stand at Gettysburg receive the nation’s highest military decoration got impetus Friday when the Senate passed a bill that includes an exemption on the timing of a recommendation. Even if the president signs the bill, a few steps remain before Lt. Alonzo Cushing would get the Medal of Honor. The Defense Department would have to make an official recommendation, and President Barack Obama would have to approve it. • Article