Rufus King

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

This officer, when his captain was wounded, succeeded to the command of two batteries while engaged against a superior force of the enemy and fought his guns most gallantly until compelled to retire.

Rank: First Lieutenant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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