
U.S. Army
Reed, Axel Hayford
ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany K, 2nd Minnesota Infantry
BirthplaceHartford, Maine
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 released from arrest in recognition of his bravery. At Missionary Ridge commanded his company and gallantly led it, being among the first to enter the enemy’s works; was severely wounded, losing an arm, but declined a discharge and remained in active service to the end of the war.
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