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Florida Medal of Honor Wall at the State Capitol

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs currently lists twenty-four recipients accredited to Florida. The Museum of Florida History separately names seven World War II wall honorees, including Cecil Hamilton Bolton, who is not on that twenty-four-person accredited roster. The archive preserves both official evidence streams as twenty-five named recipient connections and one collective wall relationship without treating a memorial designation as medal custody.

MOH-MUS-000160Evidence reviewed 2026-10-11Working government building: confirm access
Historic and modern Florida State Capitol buildings in Tallahassee, home of the Florida Medal of Honor Wall.
Old and New Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee, east viewPhoto: DXR (Daniel Vorndran), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ↗ · Source ↗

Historical context

About this institution

Florida’s Medal of Honor Wall is a state-government remembrance program inside the modern Capitol complex in Tallahassee. Florida law establishes the wall on the Plaza Level, and the Museum of Florida History directs visitors to the Executive Wing. The installation places named state-connected recipients inside a working seat of government rather than in a conventional military museum.

Why it matters to Medal of Honor research

The wall provides an unusually useful case study in reconciling two official state evidence sets: a current accredited-recipient roster and an institution page that separately names a Florida-born World War II honoree. The archive makes both visible while preserving the source-level difference.

Collection guide

What to look for

The following highlights summarize the strongest verified reasons to include this institution in the archive. They are a planning guide, not a promise that every object is on view at all times.

Statutorily established state Medal of Honor wall

Twenty-four recipients on the current FDVA accredited roster

Cecil Hamilton Bolton separately named among seven World War II wall honorees

Reciprocal links to twenty-five preserved recipient records

Verified connections

Medal of Honor relationships

26 total

State Capitol Medal of Honor wall

Florida Medal of Honor Wall

Florida law establishes a Medal of Honor Wall in the State Capitol, and the Museum of Florida History locates it on the Plaza Level in the Executive Wing. This collective relationship records the permanent state memorial program and does not imply medal or personal-artifact custody.

Record: Plaza Level, Executive Wing

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Collective wall record; named recipients are represented separately where controlled evidence and canonical records exist.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Charles Albert Varnum

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Charles Albert Varnum in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Charles Albert Varnum

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Clarence Milville Condon

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Clarence Milville Condon in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Clarence Milville Condon

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Francis Edward Ormsbee Jr

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Francis Edward Ormsbee Jr in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Francis Edward Ormsbee Jr

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

William Merrill Corry Jr.

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes William Merrill Corry Jr. in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for William Merrill Corry Jr.

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Alexander Ramsey Nininger Jr

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Alexander Ramsey Nininger Jr in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. The Museum of Florida History also names this recipient among the wall’s seven World War II honorees. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Alexander Ramsey Nininger Jr

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

James Henry Mills

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes James Henry Mills in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. The Museum of Florida History also names this recipient among the wall’s seven World War II honorees. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for James Henry Mills

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

David McCampbell

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes David McCampbell in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. The Museum of Florida History also names this recipient among the wall’s seven World War II honorees. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for David McCampbell

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Robert Edward Femoyer

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Robert Edward Femoyer in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. The Museum of Florida History also names this recipient among the wall’s seven World War II honorees. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Robert Edward Femoyer

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr.

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr. in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. The Museum of Florida History also names this recipient among the wall’s seven World War II honorees. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr.

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Robert Miller McTureous Jr

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Robert Miller McTureous Jr in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. The Museum of Florida History also names this recipient among the wall’s seven World War II honorees. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Robert Miller McTureous Jr

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Baldomero Lopez

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Baldomero Lopez in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Baldomero Lopez

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Emory Lawrence Bennett

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Emory Lawrence Bennett in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Emory Lawrence Bennett

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Robert Ronald Ingram

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Robert Ronald Ingram in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Robert Ronald Ingram

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Larry Eugene Smedley

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Larry Eugene Smedley in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Larry Eugene Smedley

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Clifford Chester Sims

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Clifford Chester Sims in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Clifford Chester Sims

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Nicholas Joseph Cutinha

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Nicholas Joseph Cutinha in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Nicholas Joseph Cutinha

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Clyde Everett Lassen

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Clyde Everett Lassen in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Clyde Everett Lassen

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Robert Henry Jenkins Jr.

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Robert Henry Jenkins Jr. in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Robert Henry Jenkins Jr.

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Hammett L. Bowen Jr.

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Hammett L. Bowen Jr. in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Hammett L. Bowen Jr.

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Bruce Wayne Carter

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Bruce Wayne Carter in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Bruce Wayne Carter

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Ardie R Copas

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Ardie R Copas in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Ardie R Copas

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Paul Ray Smith

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Paul Ray Smith in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Paul Ray Smith

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Robert J Miller

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Robert J Miller in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Robert J Miller

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Alwyn Crendall Cashe

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs includes Alwyn Crendall Cashe in its current roster of twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients accredited to Florida. Florida law provides a plaque or similar designation on the State Capitol Medal of Honor Wall for eligible Florida recipients. This relationship records state commemoration and does not imply medal or artifact custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Alwyn Crendall Cashe

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Controlled match to the current official Florida roster; commemorative designation only.

State Capitol recipient wall recognition

Cecil Hamilton Bolton

The Museum of Florida History explicitly names Cecil Hamilton Bolton among the seven World War II honorees represented by Florida’s Medal of Honor Wall. He is connected through that official wall evidence rather than the current twenty-four-person FDVA accredited roster. This is memorial recognition, not medal custody.

Record: Florida Medal of Honor Wall designation for Cecil Hamilton Bolton

Verified 2026-10-11 · Permanent

Evidence sources and scope

Named directly by the Museum of Florida History wall page; intentionally distinguished from the current FDVA accredited roster.

Collection focus

Historical specialties

State Capitol Medal of Honor wallFlorida-accredited recipient rosterNamed World War II honoreesGovernment-building civic remembrance

Service connections

U.S. Army · U.S. Navy · U.S. Army Air Corps · U.S. Marine Corps

Conflict connections

Indian Campaigns · Philippine Insurrection · World War I · Interim 1920 - 1940 · World War II · Korean War · Vietnam War · War on Terrorism (Iraq) · War on Terrorism (Afghanistan)