Edward Ratcliff

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Commanded and gallantly led his company after the commanding officer had been killed; was the first enlisted man to enter the enemy's works.

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

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