Oliver Hughes (soldier)
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]
Oliver Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1844 |
| Died | 1911 (aged 66–67) |
| Service/ | Union Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 12th Kentucky Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
References
- 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
- Archived 2013-10-12 at the Wayback Machine Gannet Military Times Hall of Valor website
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