Adolphe Libaire
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| Adolphe Libaire | |
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 Adolphe Libaire, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company E, 9th New York Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Adolphe Libaire was a Captain in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, Company E, 9th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth:------. Date of issue: 2 April 1898.
Citation:
- In the advance on the enemy and after his color bearer and the entire color guard of 8 men had been shot down, this officer seized the regimental flag and with conspicuous gallantry carried it to the extreme front, urging the line forward.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "ADOLPHE LIBAIRE" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
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| NAME | Adolphe Libaire |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
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