Episode 283 - Got A Union Soldier From West Virginia? His Medal May Be Waiting For You! / One Woman’s Family Tie To The 150th Golden Spike A

Fisher visits with Randy Marcum, historian at the West Virginia State Archives. West Virginia has been seeking their Civil War Union soldiers and their descendants since 1866 to present them with a personalized medal to recognize their service.  Out of 26,000 medals, some 3,400 remain. Hear the story behind these incredible family keepsakes and how qualified people can get one that was made specifically for their ancestor.