Thomas Higgins

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

When his regiment fell back in the assault, repulsed, this soldier continued to advance and planted the flag on the parapet, where he was captured by the enemy.

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

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