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.
