Ohio Civil War soldiers honored at last for roles in 'Great Locomotive Chase'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two Ohio Civil War soldiers, who played crucial roles in one of the earliest covert military operations that became the subject of a classic Hollywood silent film, finally received the recognition and honor they deserved after more than 150 years.

According to the White House, Union Army Soldiers Private Philip G. Shadrach, a native Pennsylvanian, and Private George D. Wilson, who was born in Ohio, were awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously by President Joe Biden.