Martin Wambsgan

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While the enemy were in close proximity, this soldier sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer having fallen on the field of battle.

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

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