Hartwell Compson was commissioned a brigadier general in the Oregon National Guard. For six years he served as Oregon’s state railroad commissioner.
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Hartwell Compson was commissioned a brigadier general in the Oregon National Guard. For six years he served as Oregon’s state railroad commissioner.
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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Hartwell B. Compson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of flag belonging to General Early’s headquarters.