Oliver Hughes

Oliver Hughes
Born 1844 (1844)
Died 1911 (aged 66–67)
Service/branch Union Army
Rank Corporal
Unit 12th Kentucky Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Cpl. Oliver Hughes (1844–1911) of the Union Army's 12th Kentucky Infantry was awarded the Medal of Honor for action, which culminated in his 20 February 1865 capture of the Confederate States Army's 11th South Carolina's flag.[1][2]

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References

  1. ↑ America's Hero's Medal of Honor Recipients from the Civil War to Afghanistan James H. Willbanks, ed., ABL-CLIO (2011) p 424 ISBN 978-1-59884-393-4
  2. ↑ Gannet Military Times Hall of Valor website
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