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Eugene M. Tinkham

Corporal
1842 – 1909
Medal of Honor - Army
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Corporal Eugene M. Tinkham served the U.S. Army. Eugene was 67 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Eugene M. Tinkham
Medal of Honor Recipient Eugene M. Tinkham
Service Record
U.S. Army
Corporal
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
3 June 1864 · At Cold Harbor, Va. · Corporal, Company H, 148th New York Infantry.

Though himself wounded, voluntarily left the rifle pits, crept out between the lines and, exposed to the severe fire of the enemy's guns at close range, brought within the lines 2 wounded and helpless comrades.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 3, 1864 · At Cold Harbor, Va. · Corporal, Company H, 148th New York Infantry.
Though himself wounded, voluntarily left the rifle pits, crept out between the lines and, exposed to the severe fire of the enemy's guns at close range, brought within the lines 2 wounded and helpless comrades.
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