Axel H. Reed

Sergeant

1835 – 1917

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Sergeant Axel H. Reed served the U.S. Army. Axel was 81 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Sergeant

Medal of Honor

15 November 1863 · At Chickamauga, Ga., 19 September 1863; At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863. · Sergeant, Company K, 2d Minnesota Infantry.

While in arrest at Chickamauga, Ga., left his place in the rear and voluntarily went to the line of battle, secured a rifle, and fought gallantly during the 2_day battle; was released from arrest in recognition of his bravery. At Missionary Ridge commanded his company and gallantly led it, being among the first to enter the enemy's works; was severely wounded, losing an arm, but declined a discharge and remained in active service to the end of the war.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army November 15, 1863 · At Chickamauga, Ga., 19 September 1863; At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863. · Sergeant, Company K, 2d Minnesota Infantry.

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