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Rank and organization:   Private, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry. Place and date: At Nolensville, Tenn., 15 February 1863.

Entered service at:   Mankato, Minn. Born: 21 October 1844, LeRoy Township, Jefferson County, N.Y.

Date of issue:   11 September 1897.

Citation:   Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.

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