U.S. Army
Greig, Theodore W.ConflictCivil War
RankMajor
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany C, 61st New York Infantry
HometownNew York
Citation
A Confederate regiment, the 4th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), having planted its battle flag slightly in advance of the regiment, this officer rushed forward and seized it, and, although shot through the neck, retained the flag and brought it within the Union lines.
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