Archibald Freeman
Medal of Honor recipient
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| Intro | Medal of Honor recipient | |
| was | Military leader | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 13 August 1847, Newburgh (city), New York | |
| Death | 26 January 1918 (aged 70 years) |
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Archibald Freeman (August 13, 1847 – January 26, 1918) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Freeman joined the Army from Newburgh, New York in July 1862, claiming to be 18 years old. He served in the 124th New York Infantry and was promoted to Corporal less than two weeks prior to his MOH action. He received the Medal of Honor on December 1, 1864, for his actions at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, and was mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.
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Capture of flag of 17th Louisiana (C.S.A.).