Peter Boehm

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While acting as aide to General Custer, took a flag from the hands of color bearer, rode in front of a line that was being driven back and, under a heavy fire, rallied the men, re-formed the line, and repulsed the charge.

Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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