Amos Cummings

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Rendered great assistance in the heat of the action in rescuing a part of the field batteries from an extremely dangerous and exposed position.

Rank: Sergeant Major
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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