Purcell, Hiram W. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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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.

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

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