Sidney Thaxter

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Voluntarily remained and participated in the battle with conspicuous gallantry, although his term of service had expired and he had been ordered home to be mustered out.

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

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