NEW : Heroism was forgotten , shoved to background , historian says . Medal of Honor recipient says award is for his fallen brothers . Comment: He helped rebuff giant Confederate attack known as Pickett 's Charge . Despite wounds , he kept firing until he was shot in the head .
NEW : Heroism was forgotten , shoved to background , historian says . Comment: He helped rebuff giant Confederate attack known as Pickett 's Charge . Despite wounds , he kept firing until he was shot in the head .