Albert Fernald

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

During a rush at the enemy, Lt. Fernald seized, during a scuffle, the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

Rank: First Lieutenant
Date of Issue: May 10, 1865
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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