Andrew J. Tozier
Andrew J. Tozier | |
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| Born | February 11, 1838 Warren, Maine |
| Died | March 28, 1919 Litchfield, Maine |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Maine Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Andrew Jackson Tozier (February 11, 1838 – March 28, 1919) was a sergeant in the 2nd Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment and later the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Andrew Jackson Tozier, Sr. was a United States Army First Sergeant during the American Civil War. He is best known as the color-bearer of the 20th Maine Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg for which he later received the Medal of Honor.