U.S. Army
Deland, Frederick NelsonConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany B, 49th Massachusetts Infantry
BirthplaceSheffield, Massachusetts
Citation
Volunteered in response to a call and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, advanced and assisted in filling with fascines a ditch which presented a serious obstacle to the troops attempting to take the works of the enemy by assault.
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