Medal of Honor Citation
Rank and Organization:
- Captain and Assistant Adjutant General, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: At Fort Huger, Va., April 19, 1863. Entered service at: Olympia, Washington Territory. Born: June 9, 1842, Newport, R.I. Date of issue: June 13, 1894.
Citation: Gallantly led a party that assaulted and captured the fort.
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