Higgins, Thomas J. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Higgins, Thomas J.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany D, 99th Illinois Infantry

BirthplaceRiverlequerre

Citation

When his regiment fell back in the assault, repulsed, this soldier continued to advance and planted the flag on the parapet, where he was captured by the enemy.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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