Medal Of Honor Details

Reed, Axel H.

Place of Birth:
Maine
State of Birth:
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
2d Minnesota Infantry
Company:
K
Citation Place:
*Chickamauga
Citation State:
GA
Citation Date:
GA
Citation:
While in arrest at Chickamauga, Ga., left his place in the rear and voluntarily went to the line of battle, secured a rifle, and fought gallantly during the 2-day battle; was re- leased from arrest in recognition of his bravery. At Missio- nary Ridge commanded his company and gallantly led it, being among the first to enter the enemy's works; was severely wo- unded, losing an arm, but declined a discharge and remained in active service to the end of the war. *Missionary Ridge
Entry Place:
Entry State:
Date Issued:
02 Apr. 1898