Eugene M. Tinkham-Hanover, CT
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Cold Harbor, VA on June 3, 1864. He is buried in New Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, CT.
Waymark Code: WM10QQE
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2019
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He was born on April 19, 1842 in New London County, CT and died on October 21, 1909 in New London County, CT. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: TINKHAM, EUGENE M.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 148th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Cold Harbor, Va., 3 June 1864
• Date of issue: 5 April 1898
Citation: Though himself wounded, voluntarily left the rifle pits, crept out between the lines and, exposed to the severe fire of the enemy's guns at close range, brought within the lines 2 wounded and helpless comrades.
Armed Service: Army
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