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Gaines Lawson

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Gaines Lawson

Birth
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Death
12 Sep 1906 (aged 66)
Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 1, Site 37-A
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a First Sergeant in Company D, 4th East Tennessee Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at McMinnville, Tennessee on October 3, 1863. His citation reads “Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety”. His Medal was awarded to him on June 11, 1895.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a First Sergeant in Company D, 4th East Tennessee Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at McMinnville, Tennessee on October 3, 1863. His citation reads “Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety”. His Medal was awarded to him on June 11, 1895.

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  • Originally Created by: RPD2
  • Added: Mar 10, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6249477/gaines-lawson: accessed ), memorial page for Gaines Lawson (4 Sep 1840–12 Sep 1906), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6249477, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.