U.S. Army
Purcell, Hiram W.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany G, 104th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownUpper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania
Citation
While carrying the regimental colors on the retreat he returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other color, which would otherwise have been captured.
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