Lovilo N. Holmes

1830 – 1914

Lovilo N. Holmes served the U.S. Army. Lovilo was 83 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

15 February 1863 · At Nolensville, Tenn. · First Sergeant, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry.

Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.

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Medal of Honor - Army February 15, 1863 · At Nolensville, Tenn. · First Sergeant, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry.

Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.

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