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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Osgood Towns Hadley

Details
  • Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company E,
    6th New Hampshire Veteran Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 30, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: near Pegram House, Virginia, USA
Citation
As color bearer of his regiment he defended his colors with great personal gallantry and brought them safely out of the action.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 27, 1896
  • Born: January 19, 1838, Nashua, Hillsborough County, NH, United States
  • Died: October 5, 1914, Southboro, MA, United States
  • Buried: Rural Cemetery (MH), Southboro, MA, United States
 

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