U.S. Army
Terry, John DarlingConflictCivil War
RankMajor
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany E, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry
HometownMaine
Citation
In the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, still encouraged the men until carried off the field.
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