United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Gardner C. Hawkins
1846 – 1913
Gardner C. Hawkins served the U.S. Army. Gardner was 67 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · First Lieutenant, Company E, 3d Vermont Infantry.
When the lines were wavering from the well-directed fire of the enemy, this officer, acting adjutant of the regiment, sprang forward, and with encouraging words cheered the soldiers on and, although dangerously wounded, refused to leave the field until the enemy's works were taken.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
When the lines were wavering from the well-directed fire of the enemy, this officer, acting adjutant of the regiment, sprang forward, and with encouraging words cheered the soldiers on and, although dangerously wounded, refused to leave the field until the enemy's works were taken.
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