John W. Boutwell (August 3, 1845 – December 11, 1920) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Boutwell served in the Union Army in the 18th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on April 2, 1865, for his actions at the Third Battle of Petersburg.
Medal of Honor citation Citation:
Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.Congressional Medal of Honor Society
See also
List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F
References
External links
Military Times