Milton Russell

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Was the first man to cross Stone River and, in the face of a galling fire from the concealed skirmishers of the enemy, led his men up the hillside, driving the opposing skirmishers before them.

Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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