Andrew Spurling

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Advanced alone in the darkness beyond the picket line, came upon 3 of the enemy, fired upon them (his fire being returned), wounded 2, and captured the whole party.

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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