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Oliver Colwell

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Oliver Colwell
Born1834
Champaign County, Ohio
DiedOctober 12, 1862
Ohio
Buried
Woodstock Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitOhio 95th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company G
Battles / warsBattle of Nashville
Awards Medal of Honor

First Lieutenant Oliver Colwell (1834 to October 12, 1872) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Colwell received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Nashville in Tennessee on 16 December 1864. He was honored with the award on 24 February 1865.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Colwell was born in Champaign County, Ohio in 1834. He enlisted into the 95th Ohio Infantry. He died on 12 October 1872 and his remains are interred at the Woodstock Cemetery in Ohio.

Medal of Honor citation

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Capture of enemy flag.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Oliver Colwell". Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  3. ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 30 November 2013.