Joseph Snively Hedges | |
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Born | Mansfield, Ohio | June 12, 1836
Died | August 12, 1910 | (aged 74)
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Rank | First Lieutenant |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Joseph Snively Hedges (1836 – 1910) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry as a First Lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Cavalry for action on December 17, 1864 near Harpeth River, Tennessee. [1] [2]
“At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy's line, and, with other mounted troops, captured three guns and many prisoners. [2] [3]”
Joseph Snively Hedges | |
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Born | Mansfield, Ohio | June 12, 1836
Died | August 12, 1910 | (aged 74)
Buried | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | ![]() |
Joseph Snively Hedges (1836 – 1910) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry as a First Lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Cavalry for action on December 17, 1864 near Harpeth River, Tennessee. [1] [2]
“At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy's line, and, with other mounted troops, captured three guns and many prisoners. [2] [3]”