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U.S. Army

Maynard, George Henry

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany D, 13th Massachusetts Infantry

HometownWaltham, Massachusetts

Citation

A wounded and helpless comrade, having been left on the skirmish line, this soldier voluntarily returned to the front under a severe fire and carried the wounded man to a place of safety.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862

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