
U.S. Army
Hawkins, Gardner C.
ConflictCivil War
RankColonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany E, 3rd Vermont Infantry
HometownVermont
Citation
When the lines were wavering from the well-directed fire of the enemy, this officer, acting adjutant of the regiment, sprang forward, and with encouraging words cheered the soldiers on and, although dangerously wounded, refused to leave the field until the enemy’s works were taken.
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