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U.S. Army

John Michael Tobin

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany I, 9th Massachusetts Infantry

Citation

Voluntarily took command of the 9th Massachusetts while adjutant, bravely fighting from 3 p.m. until dusk, rallying and re-forming the regiment under fire; twice picked up the regimental flag, the color bearer having been shot down, and placed it in worthy hands.

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