Why did charles whittlesey received the Medal of Honor?

In September 1917, he was promoted to major. Whiteley received the Medal of Honor for his actions over several days, beginning October 2, 1918, when the 77th, as part of a massive American attack, was sent forward against a heavily fortified German line. ... Musketry, also received the medal.

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ummm? is that supposed to be a question or a but this is a reason he won re-election

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"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov