U.S. Civil War – U.S. Army
Alphonso M Lunt
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
38th Massachusetts Infantry
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Opequan Creek, Virginia, USA
Citation
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.