Joseph Sladen

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While detailed as clerk at headquarters, voluntarily engaged in action at a critical moment and personal example inspired the troops to repel the enemy.

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

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