Abraham Cohn

Sergeant Major

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Sergeant Major Abraham Cohn served the U.S. Army.

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U.S. Army

Sergeant Major

Medal of Honor

6 May 1864 · At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864; At the mine, Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864. · Sergeant Major, 6th New Hampshire Infantry.

During Battle of the Wilderness rallied and formed, under heavy fire, disorganized and fleeing troops of different regiments. At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864, bravely and coolly carried orders to the advanced line under severe fire.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army May 6, 1864 · At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864; At the mine, Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864. · Sergeant Major, 6th New Hampshire Infantry.

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