Hiram W. Purcell

Sergeant

1837 – 1918

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Sergeant Hiram W. Purcell served the U.S. Army. Hiram was 80 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Hiram W. Purcell

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U.S. Army

Sergeant

Medal of Honor

31 May 1862 · At Fair Oaks, Va. · Sergeant, Company G, 104th Pennsylvania Infantry.

While carrying the regimental colors on the retreat he returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other color, which would otherwise have been captured.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 31, 1862 · At Fair Oaks, Va. · Sergeant, Company G, 104th Pennsylvania Infantry.

While carrying the regimental colors on the retreat he returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other color, which would otherwise have been captured.

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