U.S. Army
Tinkham, Eugene M.ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany H, 148th New York Infantry
HometownConnecticut
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.
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