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