![]() Gaines Lawson Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army |
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Born
in Hawkins County, Tennessee, September 4, 1840, he earned the during the Civil War while serving as First Sergeant,
Company D, 4th East Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, at Minville, Tennessee,
on October 3, 1863. The Medal was actually issued to him on June 11, 1895.
He died on September 12, 1906 and was buried
in Section 1 of Arlington National Cemetery.
LAWSON, GAINES Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company D, 4th East Tennessee Infantry. Place and date: At Minville, Tennessee, 3 October 1863. Entered service at: Tennessee. Born: 1841, Hawkins County, Tenn. Date of issue: 11 June 1895. Citation: Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between
the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
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