U.S. Army
Maynard, George HenryConflictCivil 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.
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