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Rank and organization:   First Lieutenant, Company D, 3d U.S. Reserve Missouri Infantry.
Place and date:   At Wilsons Creek, Mo., 10 August 1861.

Entered service at:   St. Louis, Mo. Born: 13 September 1836, St. Louis, Mo.

Date of issue:   30 October 1895.

Citation:   Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire.

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