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U.S. Army

Edward A. Holton

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany I, 6th Vermont Infantry

BirthplaceWestminster, Vermont

Citation

Rescued the colors of his regiment under heavy fire, the color bearer having been shot down while the troops were in retreat.

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