U.S. Army
Theodore Schwan
ConflictCivil War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command10th U.S. Infantry
Citation
At the imminent risk of his own life, while his regiment was falling back before a superior force of the enemy, he dragged a wounded and helpless officer to the rear, thus saving him from death or capture.
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