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U.S. Army
Whitman, Frank M.
Whitman, Frank M.
ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany G, 35th Massachusetts Infantry
HometownWoodstock, Maine
Citation

Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of his own. At Spotsylvania was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg.

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

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