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

Edward A Holton

Details
  • Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Captain)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company I,
    6th Vermont Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 16, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Lee's Mills, Virginia, USA
Citation
Rescued the colors of his regiment under heavy fire, the color bearer having been shot down while the troops were in retreat.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 9, 1892
  • Born: August 28, 1835, Westminster, Windham County, VT, United States
  • Died: January 29, 1906, Bernardston, MA, United States
  • Buried: Westminster Old Cemetery, Westminster, VT, United States
 

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