Newman, Marcellus J. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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Newman, Marcellus J.

U.S. Army

Newman, Marcellus J.

Newman, Marcellus J.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany B, 111th Illinois Infantry

HometownRichview, Illinois

Citation

Voluntarily returned, in the face of a severe fire from the enemy, and rescued a wounded comrade who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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