He was honored with the award on 15 February 1894 .
Blodgett received the country 's highest award for bravery during combat , the Medal of Honor , for his action during the First Battle of Newtonia in Missouri on 30 September 1862 .
Blodgett was honored with the award on 15 February 1894 .
Blodgett received the country 's highest award for bravery during combat , the Medal of Honor , for his action during the First Battle of Newtonia in Missouri on 30 September 1862 .