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Civil War

William Lord

Musician · U.S. Army

Company C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry

16 May 1864 · Drurys Bluff, Virginia

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
Massachusetts
Action
Drurys Bluff, Virginia

The citation

Official citation

Went to the assistance of a wounded officer Iying helpless between the lines, and under fire from both sides removed him to a place of safety.

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