United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Zenas R. Bliss
1835 – 1900
Zenas R. Bliss served the U.S. Army. Zenas was 64 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
13 December 1862 · At Fredericksburg, Va. · Colonel, 7th Rhode Island Infantry.
This officer, to encourage his regimen; which had never before been in action, and which had been ordered to lie down to protect itself from the enemy's fire, arose to his feet, advanced in front of the line, and himself fired several shots at the enemy at short range, being fully exposed to their fire at the time.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
This officer, to encourage his regimen; which had never before been in action, and which had been ordered to lie down to protect itself from the enemy's fire, arose to his feet, advanced in front of the line, and himself fired several shots at the enemy at short range, being fully exposed to their fire at the time.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
1
Grave
8-B-SWC
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