About Milton Matthews
Milton Matthews was a military personnel.
Milton Matthews (died April 11, 1896) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Matthews received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Matthews's medal was won for capturing the flag of the 7th Tennessee Infantry at the Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia. He was one of six members of the regiment to earn that award that day. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865. Matthews was born in Pittsburgh, where he entered the service, and died in Milwaukee.
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Who was Milton Matthews?
Medal of Honor recipient
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Milton Matthews was born in Pittsburgh.
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Milton Matthews died on 11 April 1896.
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Milton Matthews was a military personnel.
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