
U.S. Army
Blackwood, William Robert Douglas
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Lieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command48th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownHollywood
Citation
Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.
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