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In May 1863 after assuming command of the Union Army, General Grant launched his offensive against Confederate General Robert E. Lee, marching towards Richmond, Virginia. By May 5 most of Grant's army had crossed the Rapidan River, where for three days they engaged the Confederate forces in the opening battles of the "Wilderness Campaign". On the second day of that battle when the troops of several different regiments fell back in panic before the withering fire of the Confederate soldiers, Sergeant major Abraham Cohn braved the fire to rally and reform the disorganized troops and lead them back into battle. He was also cited for his heroism at Petersburg, Virginia, on July 30 where he bravely and coolly carried important orders to the advanced line, braving a hail of enemy fire to transmit the critical communications. |
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