Daniel A. Butterfield

1831 – 1901

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Daniel A. Butterfield served the U.S. Army. Daniel was 69 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

27 June 1862 · At Gaines Mill, Va. · Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.

Seized the colors of the 83d Pennsylvania Volunteers at a critical moment and, under a galling fire of the enemy, encouraged the depleted ranks to renewed exertion.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army June 27, 1862 · At Gaines Mill, Va. · Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.

Seized the colors of the 83d Pennsylvania Volunteers at a critical moment and, under a galling fire of the enemy, encouraged the depleted ranks to renewed exertion.

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