Lovilo N. Holmes

Lovilo N. Holmes (October 10, 1830 – May 7, 1914) was a soldier in the Union Army and recipient of the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.

Lovilo N. Holmes
Holmes in 1865
Born	(1830-10-10)October 10, 1830 Farmersville, New York
Died	May 7, 1914(1914-05-07) (aged 83) Mankato, Minnesota
Place of burial	Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato, Massachusetts
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	First Sergeant
Unit	2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

Holmes was born in Farmersville, New York in 1830.^[1] During the Civil War he served as a First Sergeant in Company H of the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.^[1] His medal was for actions at Nolensville, Tennessee on February 15, 1863.^[2] His citation reads "Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train." The medal was presented on September 11, 1897.^[3] He died in 1914 and is now buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato, Minnesota.^[2]

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