U.S. Army
Cohn, AbrahamConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command6th New Hampshire Infantry
HometownGuttentag
Citation
During Battle of the Wilderness rallied and formed, under heavy fire, disorganized and fleeing troops of different regiments. At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864, bravely and coolly carried orders to the advanced line under severe fire.
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