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Oliver P. Rood

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Oliver P. Rood

Birth
Kentucky, USA
Death
1 Jun 1885 (aged 40–41)
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Plot
Section S.G.4, Lot 14
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 20th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 3,1863). His citation reads simply "Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.)". His Medal was issued December 1, 1864.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 20th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 3,1863). His citation reads simply "Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.)". His Medal was issued December 1, 1864.

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  • Added: Jan 29, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20007/oliver_p-rood: accessed ), memorial page for Oliver P. Rood (1844–1 Jun 1885), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20007, citing Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.