U.S. Army
Twombly, Voltaire PaineConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany F, 2nd Iowa Infantry
HometownFarmington, 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.
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