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First Name: Adam

Last Name: Paine

Birthplace: Alachua, FL, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Eagle Pass, TX




Date of Birth: 1843

Date of Death: 31 December 1876

Rank: Private (Recruit)

Years Served:
Adam Paine
'aka Adan Payne'

   
Engagements:
•  Indian Wars (1775 - 1924) intermittent

Biography:

Adam Paine

Private, U. S. Army

Medal Of Honor

GENERAL ORDERS:
Date of Issue: October 13, 1875
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Adam Paine, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 20 September 1874, while serving with Indian Scouts, in action at Staked Plains, Texas.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 318525   Created by: drjones46

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