U.S. Army
Boss, Orlando PhidelioConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany F, 25th Massachusetts Infantry
HometownFitchburg, Massachusetts
Citation
Rescued his lieutenant, who was Iying between the lines mortally wounded; this under a heavy fire of the enemy.
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