Frederick Jackson

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Having his left arm shot away in a charge on the enemy, he continued on duty, taking part in a second and a third charge until he fell exhausted from the loss of blood.

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

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