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Boutwell, John W.

U.S. Army

Boutwell, John W.

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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