
U.S. Army
Grant, Gabriel
ConflictCivil War
RankMajor
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers
HometownNewark, New Jersey
Citation
Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.
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