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Marcellus J. Newman
Private
1835 – 1905
Private Marcellus J. Newman served the U.S. Army. Marcellus was 69 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
14 May 1864 · At Resaca, Ga. · Private, Company B, 111th Illinois Infantry.
Voluntarily returned, in the face of a severe fire from the enemy, and rescued a wounded comrade who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Voluntarily returned, in the face of a severe fire from the enemy, and rescued a wounded comrade who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
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