Henry Hill

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

This soldier, with one companion, would not retire when his regiment fell back in confusion after an unsuccessful charge, but instead advanced and continued firing upon the enemy until the regiment re-formed and regained its position.

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

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