Augustus Merrill

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

With 6 men, captured 69 Confederate prisoners and recaptured several soldiers who had fallen into the enemy's hands.

Rank: Captain
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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