Joseph Hedges

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy's line and, with other mounted troops, captured 3 guns and many prisoners.

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

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