The first Medals awarded for actions on this day are a continuation of the fighting around Weldon Railroad, in Virginia in 1864, as Grant tightens the noose on the Army of Northern Viriginia.ANDERSON, FREDERICK C. Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 18th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, Va., 21 August 1864. Entered service at:------Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: 6 September 1864. Citation: Capture of battle flag of 27th South Carolina (C.S.A.) and the color bearer.ELLIS, HORACE Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 7th Wisconsin Infantry. Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, Va., 21 August 1864. Entered...
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