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U.S. Army

Voltaire Paine Twombly

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany F, 2nd Iowa Infantry

BirthplaceFarmington, Iowa

Citation

Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.

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

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