Thomas Forsyth

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Though dangerously wounded, he maintained his ground with a small party against a largely superior force after his commanding officer had been shot down during a sudden attack and rescued that officer and a comrade from the enemy.

Rank: First Sergeant
Conflicts: Indian War Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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