Peter Rafferty

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Having been wounded and directed to the rear, declined to go, but continued in action, receiving several additional wounds, which resulted in his capture by the enemy and his total disability for military service.

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

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