Voltaire P. Twombly
Voltaire P. Twombly
Voltaire Paine Twombly was a Union veteran of the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Fort Donelson on February 15, 1862, when he picked up and carried his regiment's national colors after three other members of his regiment were killed or incapacitated by Confederate fire while attempting to secure the flag. Twombly also participated in a number of other engagements in the Civil War, including the Siege of Corinth and Sherman's March to the Sea.
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Male
Date of Birth
February 21st, 1842
Age
182
Birth Place
United States of America, Iowa
Date of Death
February 24th, 1918
Died Aged
76
Star Sign
Pisces
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