Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as Major of the 1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Hatchers Run, Virginia on October 27, 1864. His citation reads "Voluntarily remained and participated in the battle with conspicuous gallantry, although his term of service had expired and he had been ordered home to be mustered out". His Medal was issued on September 10, 1897.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as Major of the 1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Hatchers Run, Virginia on October 27, 1864. His citation reads "Voluntarily remained and participated in the battle with conspicuous gallantry, although his term of service had expired and he had been ordered home to be mustered out". His Medal was issued on September 10, 1897.
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