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Headed the advance across White River partly frozen, in a spirited movement to the effective assistance of Troop K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
Picked up a shell with burning fuse and threw it over the parapet into the ditch, where it exploded; by this act he probably saved
Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue
When a sergeant, at Front Royal, Va., he was painfully wounded while obeying an order to burn a bridge, but, persevering in the attempt, he
Chaplain Liteky distinguished himself by exceptional heroism while serving with Company A, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade. He was participating in a
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Bucha distinguished himself while
Charged upon the enemy’s works, and after their capture defended his position against assaults of the enemy until he was severely wounded.
Carried the colors to the top of the heights and almost to the muzzle of the enemy's guns.
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