Private George D. Wilson distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 2d Ohio
Private Philip G. Shadrach distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 2d Ohio
Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire during the thickest of the fight and carried wounded men to the rear for treatment and attendance.
Voluntarily took a rifle and served as a soldier in the ranks during the first and second days of the battle. Voluntarily and at his
Volunteered as a member of a boatcrew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston,
Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy’s works under a heavy fire therefrom in
Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom in
Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to
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