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U.S. Army

Eugene M. Tinkham

ConflictCivil War

RankSergeant

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany H, 148th New York Infantry

BirthplaceConnecticut

Citation

Though himself wounded, voluntarily left the rifle pits, crept out between the lines and, exposed to the severe fire of the enemy’s guns at close range, brought within the lines 2 wounded and helpless comrades.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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