Career
Lawson joined the 4th (East) Tennessee Infantry in December 1862, and mustered out with this regiment in August 1865. He was commissioned in the regular army in July 1866, and retired in September 1892.
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Gaines Lawson
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September 12, 1906 (aged 66) -
Nationality
United States
Awards
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company D, 4th East Tennessee Infantry. Place and date: At Minville, Tenn., October 3, 1863. Entered service at: Tennessee. Born: 1841, Hawkins County, Tenn. Date of issue: June 11, 1895. Citation: Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company D, 4th East Tennessee Infantry. Place and date: At Minville, Tenn., October 3, 1863. Entered service at: Tennessee. Born: 1841, Hawkins County, Tenn. Date of issue: June 11, 1895. Citation: Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.