Patterson, John T. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Patterson, John T.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/Command122nd Ohio Infantry

BirthplaceOhio

Citation

With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union line, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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