Milton F. Russell

1836 – 1908

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Milton F. Russell served the U.S. Army. Milton was 71 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Milton F. Russell

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 December 1862 · At Stone River, Tenn. · Captain, Company A, 51st Indiana Infantry.

Was the first man to cross Stone River and, in the face of a galling fire from the concealed skirmishers of the enemy, led his men up the hillside, driving the opposing skirmishers before them.

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Medal of Honor - Army December 29, 1862 · At Stone River, Tenn. · Captain, Company A, 51st Indiana Infantry.

Was the first man to cross Stone River and, in the face of a galling fire from the concealed skirmishers of the enemy, led his men up the hillside, driving the opposing skirmishers before them.

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