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COATES, Jefferson
Revision as of 23:51, 6 October 2009 by Randylyon (talk | contribs) (New page: COATES, Jefferson. (Grant County, WI-- ). Recipient, MEDAL OF HONOR. Coates received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 while serving as a se...)
COATES, Jefferson. (Grant County, WI-- ). Recipient, MEDAL OF HONOR. Coates received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 while serving as a sergeant with Company H, 7th Wisconsin Infantry. Coates suffered the loss of both eyes.
Information provided by Richard G. Bridges.