Nathan H. Edgerton

1839 – 1932

Nathan H. Edgerton served the U.S. Army. Nathan was 93 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Lieutenant and Adjutant, 6th U.S. Colored Troops.

Took up the flag after 3 color bearers had been shot down and bore it forward, though himself wounded.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Lieutenant and Adjutant, 6th U.S. Colored Troops.

Took up the flag after 3 color bearers had been shot down and bore it forward, though himself wounded.

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