He fought with extreme gallantry to defend the outpost which had been established near Dingalan Bay. Just before daybreak approximately 100 Japanese stealthily attacked the
Single-handedly confronted the enemy, firing a rifle at them and thus checking their advance within 100 yards of the lines.
One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought in a wounded Confederate officer from within the enemy’s line in the face of a constant
Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent
While in attendance upon the wounded and under a severe fire from the enemy, seized a carbine and beat off an attack upon wounded officers
Cpl. Collier, Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. While engaged in an assault
He was a member of the leading squad of Company B, which was attacking along a narrow, wooded ridge. The enemy strongly entrenched in camouflaged
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