13th Vermont Infantry - Medal of Honor Citation

Medal of Honor Citation

  • John Lonergan, Captain, Company A, for gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners" at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863.

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