Oliver O. Howard

1830 – 1909

Oliver O. Howard served the U.S. Army. Oliver was 78 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

1 June 1862 · At Fair Oaks, Va. · Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.

Led the 61st New York Infantry in a charge in which he was twice severely wounded in the right arm, necessitating amputation.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 1, 1862 · At Fair Oaks, Va. · Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.

Led the 61st New York Infantry in a charge in which he was twice severely wounded in the right arm, necessitating amputation.

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