U.S. Army
Downs, Henry W.ConflictCivil War
RankSecond Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany I, 8th Vermont Infantry
HometownJamaica, Vermont
Citation
With one comrade, voluntarily crossed an open field, exposed to a raking fire, and returned with a supply of ammunition, successfully repeating the attempt a short time thereafter.
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