Alphonso M. Lunt
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| Alphonso Lunt | |
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| Born 1837-09-06 | |
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| Place of birth | Berwick, Maine |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company F, 38th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Alphonso Lunt was a Sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 38th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Opequan Creek, Va., 19 September 1864. Entered service at: Cambridge, Mass. Birth: Berwick, Maine. Date of issue: 10 May 1894.
Citation:
- Carried his flag to the most advanced position where, left almost alone close to the enemy's lines he refused their demand to surrender, withdrew at great personal peril, and saved his flag.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "ALPHONSO M. LUNT" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
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| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Alphonso Lunt |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1837-09-06 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Berwick, Maine |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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