U.S. Army
Boutwell, John W.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 18th New Hampshire Infantry
HometownHanover, New Hampshire
Citation
Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.
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