Voltaire P. Twombly

Corporal

1842 – 1918

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Corporal Voltaire P. Twombly served the U.S. Army. Voltaire was 76 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Voltare P. Twombly

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U.S. Army

Corporal

Medal of Honor

15 February 1862 · At Fort Donelson, Tenn. · Corporal, Company F, 2d Iowa Infantry.

Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.

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Medal of Honor - Army February 15, 1862 · At Fort Donelson, Tenn. · Corporal, Company F, 2d Iowa Infantry.

Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.

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