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Nathaniel M. Gwynne

Private
1849 – 1883
Medal of Honor - Army
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Private Nathaniel M. Gwynne served the U.S. Army. Nathaniel was 33 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Nathaniel M. Gwynne
Medal of Honor Recipient Nathaniel M. Gwynne
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U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
30 July 1864 · At Petersburg, Va. · Private, Company H, 13th Ohio Cavalry.

When about entering upon the charge, this soldier, then but 15 years old, was cautioned not to go in, as he had not been mustered. He indignantly protected and participated in the charge, his left arm being crushed by a shell and amputated soon afterward.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 30, 1864 · At Petersburg, Va. · Private, Company H, 13th Ohio Cavalry.
When about entering upon the charge, this soldier, then but 15 years old, was cautioned not to go in, as he had not been mustered. He indignantly protected and participated in the charge, his left arm being crushed by a shell and amputated soon afterward.
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