John W. Boutwell
Medal of Honor recipient
About John W. Boutwell
Lived 1845 – 1920 (aged 75). John W. Boutwell was an American.
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
Boutwell served in the Union Army in the 18th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on April 2, 1865, for his actions at the Third Battle of Petersburg.
Medal of Honor citation Citation:
Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.
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Who was John W. Boutwell?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was John W. Boutwell born?
John W. Boutwell was born on 3 August 1845 in Hanover (NH).
When did John W. Boutwell die?
John W. Boutwell died on 11 December 1920.
What nationality was John W. Boutwell?
John W. Boutwell was American.
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