Thomas Shaw

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy's superior numbers from surrounding his command.

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

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