United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Orion P. Howe
1849 – 1930
Orion P. Howe served the U.S. Army. Orion was 80 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
19 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Musician, Company C, 55th Illinois Infantry.
A drummer boy, 14 years of age, and severely wounded and exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, he persistently remained upon the field of battle until he had reported to Gen. W. T. Sherman the necessity of supplying cartridges for the use of troops under command of Colonel Malmborg.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
A drummer boy, 14 years of age, and severely wounded and exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, he persistently remained upon the field of battle until he had reported to Gen. W. T. Sherman the necessity of supplying cartridges for the use of troops under command of Colonel Malmborg.
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