Theodore Schwan

First Lieutenant

1841 – 1926

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First Lieutenant Theodore Schwan served the U.S. Army. Theodore was 84 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Theodore Schwan

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U.S. Army

First Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

1 October 1864 · At Peebles Farm, Va. · First Lieutenant, 10th U.S. Infantry.

At the imminent risk of his own life, while his regiment was falling back before a superior force of the enemy, he dragged a wounded and helpless officer to the rear, thus saving him from death or capture.

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Medal of Honor - Army October 1, 1864 · At Peebles Farm, Va. · First Lieutenant, 10th U.S. Infantry.

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