Joseph Sweatt

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

When ordered to retreat this soldier turned and rushed back to the front, in the face of heavy fire of the enemy, in an endeavor to rescue his wounded comrades, remaining by them until overpowered and taken prisoner.

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

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