Alphonso M. Lunt
Civil War
Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company F, 38th Massachusetts Infantry. Awarded for action at Opequan Creek, Va.
September 19, 1864
Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company F, 38th Massachusetts Infantry. Awarded for action at Opequan Creek, Va.
September 19, 1864
Carried his flag to the most advanced position where, left almost alone close to the enemy's lines he refused their demand to surrender, withdrew at great personal peril, and saved his flag.
