The ceremonies are viewed by many groups, including veterans, schools and foreign officials. D.C. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in the U.S. Volunteers on June 27, 1862. After his brigade lost more than 600 men in the Battle of Gaines Mill, Butterfield took up the colors of the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. Under heavy enemy fire, he encouraged the depleted ranks to regroup and continue the battle. Kathryn Shenkle is a historian with Arlington National Cemetery.
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