Loron Packard

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

After his command had retreated, this soldier, voluntarily and alone, returned to the assistance of a comrade and rescued him from the hands of 3 armed Confederates.

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

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