Peter McAdams

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Went 250 yards in front of his regiment toward the position of the enemy and under fire brought within the lines a wounded and unconscious comrade.

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

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