Rufus King

1838 – 1900

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Rufus King JR served the U.S. Army. Rufus was 61 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

30 June 1862 · At White Oak Swamp Bridge, Va. · First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Artillery.

This officer, when his captain was wounded, succeeded to the command of two batteries while engaged against a superior force of the enemy and fought his guns most gallantly until compelled to retire.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 30, 1862 · At White Oak Swamp Bridge, Va. · First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Artillery.

This officer, when his captain was wounded, succeeded to the command of two batteries while engaged against a superior force of the enemy and fought his guns most gallantly until compelled to retire.

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