Lovilo N. Holmes
American military officer
About Lovilo N. Holmes
Lived 1830 – 1914 (aged 83).
Lovilo N. Holmes (October 10, 1830 – May 7, 1914) was an American soldier in the Union Army and recipient of the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.
Biography Holmes was born in Farmersville, New York, in 1830. During the Civil War he served as a First Sergeant in Company H of the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. His citation reads "Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train." The medal was presented on September 11, 1897. Holmes died in 1914 and is now buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Mankato, Minnesota.
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Who was Lovilo N. Holmes?
American military officer
When was Lovilo N. Holmes born?
Lovilo N. Holmes was born on 10 October 1830.
When did Lovilo N. Holmes die?
Lovilo N. Holmes died on 7 May 1914.
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