Joseph Hedges (Medal of Honor)

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

American Civil War

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Biography

Joseph Snively Hedges was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry as a First Lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Cavalry for action on December 17, 1864 near Harpeth River, Tennessee.

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Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts