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John W. Boutwell

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John W. Boutwell
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Born(1845-08-03)August 3, 1845
Hanover, New Hampshire, US
DiedDecember 11, 1920(1920-12-11) (aged 75)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUS Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit18th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry
Battles / warsThird Battle of Petersburg
AwardsMedal of Honor

John W. Boutwell (August 3, 1845 – December 11, 1920) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

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Boutwell served in the Union Army in the 18th New Hampshire Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on April 2, 1865, for his actions at the Third Battle of Petersburg.

Medal of Honor citation

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Citation:

Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.[1]

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