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U.S. Army

James Holehouse

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany B, 7th Massachusetts Infantry

BirthplaceStockport

Citation

With one companion voluntarily and with conspicuous daring advanced beyond his regiment, which had been broken In the assault, and halted beneath the crest. Following the example of these 2 men, the colors were brought to the summit, the regiment was advanced and the position held.

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