Sgt. Hiram W. Pursell, White Haven, PA
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Hiram W. Pursell was the only Medal of Honor recipient from 104th Pennsylvania Infantry. He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Haven, PA.
Waymark Code: WMHCTY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2013
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Sergeant Hiram Purcell was one of nine men who was awarded the Medal at Fair Oaks, Virginia, on May 31 and June 1, 1862. On May 31 while carrying the regimental colors on the retreat Sergeant Hiram Purcell returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other color, which would otherwise have been captured.

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