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Frank M. Whitman

1838 – 1918
Medal of Honor - Army

Frank M. Whitman served the U.S. Army. Frank was 79 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Frank M. Whitman
Medal of Honor Recipient Frank M. Whitman
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
17 September 1862 · At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862. At Spotsylvania, Va., 18 May 1864. · Private, Company G, 35th Massachusetts Infantry.

Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of his own. At Spotsylvania was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 17, 1862 · At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862. At Spotsylvania, Va., 18 May 1864. · Private, Company G, 35th Massachusetts Infantry.
Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of his own. At Spotsylvania was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg.
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