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U.S. Army
Whitehead, John Milton
Whitehead, John Milton
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command15th Indiana Infantry
HometownIndiana
Citation

Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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