Francis Herron

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Was foremost in leading his men, rallying them to repeated acts of daring, until himself disabled and taken prisoner.

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

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