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Civil War

George M. Lovering

First Sergeant · U.S. Army

Company I, 4th Massachusetts Infantry

14 June 1863 · Port Hudson, Louisiana

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Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
Massachusetts
Action
Port Hudson, Louisiana

The citation

Official citation

During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other troops rushing upon the regiment, this soldier, with coolness and determination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the troops.

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