Peter Mcadams

Corporal

1834 – 1926

Corporal Peter Mcadams served the U.S. Army. Peter was 92 years old.

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U.S. Army

Corporal

Medal of Honor

3 May 1863 · At Salem Heights, Va. · Corporal, Company A, 98th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Went 250 yards in front of his regiment toward the position of the enemy and under fire brought within the lines a wounded and unconscious comrade.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 3, 1863 · At Salem Heights, Va. · Corporal, Company A, 98th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Went 250 yards in front of his regiment toward the position of the enemy and under fire brought within the lines a wounded and unconscious comrade.

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