U.S. Army
Durham, John S.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany F, 1st Wisconsin Infantry
HometownNew York, New York
Citation
Seized the flag of his regiment when the color sergeant was shot and advanced with the flag midway between the lines, amid a shower of shot, shell, and bullets, until stopped by his commanding officer.
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