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On June 23, 2012, there will be a signal event in remembrance of the 150th Anniversary of The American Civil War. This will be
held in McComb, Ohio. It will be an all day event for the entire family commemorating the Northwest Ohio Union soldiers who
volunteered to slip secretly down into Georgia and take a train, with the plan being to drive it north to Chattanooga,Tennessee,
burning bridges behind them. The leader was James Andrews, a civilian.

Various things occurred which frustrated the plan and all were caught. Andrews and seven of the soldiers were hanged in Atlanta,
accused of being spies. Some later escaped and made their way back to Union lines, going back into the war. In recognition of
their bravery in such a dangerous mission, the government awarded them the Medal of Honor, the first to be given.

Come to McComb and see the original Medal of Honor issued to William Bensinger. There will be a parade with re-enactor
soldiers from the 21st OVI and other units at 10:00 am at the McComb Union Cemetery for a ceremony at the graves of two of the
Andrews’ Raiders. In the afternoon there will be a demonstration firing of muskets and Civil War era cannon. The soldiers will be
camped Friday night near the American Legion Hall in typical Civil War style.

The movie “The Great Locomotive Chase” starring Fess Parker will be shown at 1:00 pm and at 2:45 pm. Pictures of each raider
will be in a Hall of Honor as well as various artifacts of the era. "Living History" characters will be on hand portraying important
people of that time period.

This event will feature people from communities in northwestern Ohio and recognizes deeds of valor in the struggle to save our
Nation. There is no charge to attend this premier memorial event of the Ohio 150th. Plan to come to McComb next June 23rd!

This event is sponsored by the Village of McComb, Ohio and the Greater Toledo Civil War Roundtable. Visit the website: www.
honoringandrewsraiders.org

Honoring Andrews Raiders
Saturday, June 23, 2012 -- McComb, OH