Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John W Boutwell
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
18th New Hampshire Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: West Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: August 3, 1845, Hanover, Grafton County, NH, United States
- Died: December 11, 1920
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (33-2937), Arlington, VA, United States