Two centuries after the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Americans, as a whole, still know little about the NCOs who not only participated but played a vital role in the success of this journey. In summary, many men participated in this historic event. Some received recognition and others didn't. This is a tribute to four NCOs who earned a level of recognition that is to date, unmatched. This trek was so important that these NCOs were willing to allow others to become household names at their expense. Their priority was the success of the mission not recognition. Perhaps the highest honor I could bestow on them is to leave them as they lived-"Unmentioned Heroes."

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