U.S. Army
Holton, Edward A.ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany I, 6th Vermont Infantry
HometownWestminster, 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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