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Joseph K. Corson

1836 – 1913
Medal of Honor - Army

Joseph K. Corson served the U.S. Army. Joseph was 76 years old.

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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
14 October 1863 · Near Bristoe Station, Va. · Assistant Surgeon, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves (35th Pennsylvania Volunteers).

With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army October 14, 1863 · Near Bristoe Station, Va. · Assistant Surgeon, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves (35th Pennsylvania Volunteers).
With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
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Medal of Honor - Army

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