Conrad Homan-Framingham, MA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864. He is buried in Edwards Church Cemetery, Framingham, MA in Section F, Lot 15.
Waymark Code: WMZ7QK
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2018
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He was born on February 27, 1840 and died on January 30, 1922. He rose to the rank of First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HOMAN, CONRAD
• Rank and organization: Color Sergeant, Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry
• Place and date: Near Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864
• Date of issue: 3 June 1869
Citation: Fought his way through the enemy's lines with the regimental colors, the rest of the color guard being killed or captured.
Armed Service: Army
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