Lovilo N. Holmes (October 10, 1830 - May 7, 1914) was a soldier in the Union Army and recipient of the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.
Lovilo N. Holmes | |
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 Holmes in 1865 | |
| Born | October 10, 1830 Farmersville, New York |
| Died | May 7, 1914 (aged 83) Mankato, Minnesota |
| Place of burial | Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit |  2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editHolmes was born in Farmersville, New York in 1830.[1] During the Civil War he served as a First Sergeant in Company H of the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[1] His medal was for actions at Nolensville, Tennessee on February 15, 1863.[2] His citation reads "Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train." The medal was presented on September 11, 1897.[3] He died in 1914 and is now buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato, Minnesota.[2]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Lovilo N Holmes | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ a b "Lovilo N Holmes - victoriacross". vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Lovilo Holmes - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
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