U.S. Army
Lawson, GainesConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Lieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany D, 4th East Tennessee Infantry
HometownTennessee
Citation
Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
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