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A medal for Horatius... the real story
Rome, II Calends, April CCCLX
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Senate Medal of Honor
TO: Department of War, Republic of Rome
I. Recommend Caius Horatius, Captain of Foot, CMCMXIV, for
the Senate Medal of Honor.
II. Captain Horatius has served XVI years, all honorable.
III. On the II day of March, during the attack on the city by
Lars Porsena of Clausium and his Tuscan Army of CMX men, Captain Horatius,
with Sergeant Sporius Laritus and Corporal Julius Herminius, held the entire
Tuscan army at the far end of the bridge, until the structure could be
destroyed, thereby saving the city.
IV. Captain Horatius did valiantly fight and kill one Major
Picus of Clausium in individual combat.
V. The exemplary courage and the outstanding leadership of
Captain Horatius are in the highest traditions of the Roman Army.
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JULIUS ANTINOUS,
Commander, I I Foot Legion
Ist, Ind, AG IV Calends, April CCCLX
TO: G-III
For comment.
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G.C.
IInd < st1:State w:st="on">Ind, G-III IX Calends, May CCC
TO: G-II
I. For comment and forwarding.
II. Change end of paragraph III from "saving the city" to
"lessened the effectiveness of the enemy attack." The Roman Army was well
dispersed tactically; the reserve has not been committed. The phrase as
written might be construed to cast aspersions on our army and its tactical
competence.
III. Change paragraph V from "outstanding leadership" to read
"commendable initiative." Captain Horatius's command was II men, only I/IV of
a squad.
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J.D.
IIId Ind, G-II II Ides, June CCCLX
TO: G-I
I. Omit strength of Tuscan forces cited in paragraph III.
This information is classified.
II. A report evaluated as B-II states that the officer was a
Captain Picus of Tifernum. Recommend change to "an officer of the enemy
forces."
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J.H.
IVth Ind, G-I IX Ides, January CCCLXI
TO: JAG
I. Officer's full name is Caius Claudius Horatius.
II. Change service from XVI to XV years. One year in Romulus
Chapter, BPOE has been given credit for military service in error.
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E.J.
Vth Ind, JAG II, February CCCLXI
TO: AG
I. The Porsena raid was not during wartime; the temple of
Janus was closed.
II. The action against the Porsena raid, ipso facto, was a
police action .
III. The Senate Medal of Honor cannot be awarded in peacetime
(AB/CVIII-XXV, paragraph XII, C).
IV. Suggest consideration for Soldier's Medal.
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P.B.
VIth Ind, AF IV Calends, April CCCLXI
TO: G-I
Concur in paragraph IV, Vth Ind.
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L.J.
VIIth Ind, G-I I May CCCLXI
TO: AG
Soldier's Medal is given for saving lives; suggest Star of
Bronze as appropriate.
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E.J.
VIIIth Ind, JAG II Calends, June CCCLXI
TO: JAG
For opinion.
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G.C.
IXth Ind, JAG II Calends, September CCCLXI
I. XVIII months have elapsed since event described in basic
letter. Star of Bronze cannot be awarded after XV months have elapsed.
II. Officer is eligible for Papyrus Scroll (with Metal
Pendant).
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P.B.
X Ind, AG I Calends, October CCCLXI
TO: G-I
For draft of citation for Papyrus Scroll with Metal Pendant.
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P.B.
XI Ind, G-I III Calends, October CCCLXI
TO: G-II
I. Do not concur.
II. Our currently fine relations with Tuscany would suffer
and current delicate negotiations might be jeopardized if publicity were
given to Captain Horatius' actions at this time.
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T .J.
XII Ind, G-II VI November CCCLXI
TO: G-I< /div>
A report rated D-IV, partially verified, states that Lars
Porsena is very sensitive about the 'Horatius Affair'.
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E.T.< /o:p>
XIIIth Ind, G-I X November CCCLXI
TO: AG
I. In view of information contained in preceding XI and XIII
the endorsements, you will prepare immediate transfer orders for Captain
C. C. Horatius to one of our overseas stations (remote). This
will be a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).
II. His attention will be directed to paragraph XII, POM,
which prohibits interviews or conversations with newsmen prior to arrival at
final destination.
L.T.
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Rome II Calends, I April CCCLXII
SUBJECT: Survey, Report of, Department of War
TO: Captain Caius Caius Horatius, III Legion, V Phalanx, APO
XIX, C/O Postmaster, Rome.
I. Your statements concerning the loss of your shield and
sword in the Tiber River of III March CCCLX have been carefully
considered.
II . It is admitted that you were briefly in action against
certain unfriendly elements on that day. However, Sergeant Lartius and
Corporal Herminius were in the same action and did not lose any items of
government property.
III. The Finance Officer has been directed to reduce your
next pay by II-I/IV talents (I-III/IV talents cost on each Sword, Officers;
III/IV talent cost of one each Shield, M-II).
IV. You are enjoined and admonished to pay strict attention
to conservation of government funds and property. The budget must be balanced
next year.
H. MARCUS AURELIUS
Lieutenant of Horse
Survey Officer
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