Gaines Lawson
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Gaines Lawson
Lived 1840 – 1906 (aged 66). Gaines Lawson was an American.
Gaines Lawson (September 4, 1840 – September 12, 1906) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Lawson joined the 4th (East) Tennessee Infantry in December 1862, and mustered out with this regiment in August 1865. He was commissioned in the regular army in July 1866, and retired in September 1892.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company D, 4th East Tennessee Infantry. Place and date: At Minville, Tenn., October 3, 1863. Entered service at: Tennessee. Born: 1841, Hawkins County, Tenn. Date of issue: June 11, 1895.
Citation:
Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
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Who was Gaines Lawson?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
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Gaines Lawson was born on 4 September 1840 in Tennessee.
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Gaines Lawson died on 12 September 1906.
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Gaines Lawson was American.
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