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Curator’s Corner: Cutcheon’s Colt 1851 Navy and Medal of Honor

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BYRON M CUTCHEON

DETAILS
  • RANK: MAJOR (HIGHEST RANK: BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL)
  • CONFLICT/ERA: U.S. CIVIL WAR
  • UNIT/COMMAND:
    20TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY
  • MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
  • MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: MAY 10, 1863
  • MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: HORSESHOE BEND, KENTUCKY, USA
CITATION

Distinguished gallantry in leading his regiment in a charge on a house occupied by the enemy.

Medal of Honor Recipient Byron M. Cutcheon

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