U.S. Army
Weeks, John HenryConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany H, 152nd New York Infantry
HometownHampton, Connecticut
Citation
Capture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6.
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