John Galloway

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the right of the regiment, where the danger was greatest, rallied the men and prevented a disaster that was imminent.

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

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