Frank Dwight Baldwin | |
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Born | Manchester, Michigan, US | June 26, 1842
Died | April 22, 1923 Denver, Colorado, US | (aged 80)
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1906 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | 19th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry 19th U.S. Infantry Regiment 5th U.S. Infantry Regiment 4th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 27th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Indian Wars Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor (2) |
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Frank Dwight Baldwin (June 26, 1842 – April 22, 1923), a resident of Constantine, Michigan, and born in Manchester, Michigan, is one of only 19 servicemen to receive the Medal of Honor twice. Baldwin received his first award for his actions during the Atlanta Campaign where he led his company in battle at Peachtree Creek and captured two commissioned officers in the American Civil War. He received his second for conspicuous bravery in 1874 during the Indian Wars. Baldwin holds the distinction of being a recipient of the Medal of Honor in different conflicts.[1] He also fought in the Philippines during the Spanish–American War and rose to the rank of major general before retiring.