This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kinsearchn Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.hawkins/9558/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LAWSON, GAINES Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company D, 4th East Tennessee Infantry. Place and date: At Minville, Tenn., 3 October 1863. Entered service at: Tennessee. Born: 1841, Hawkins County, Tenn. Date of issue: 11 June 1895. Citation: Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html I'm not related to Lawson. I came across his name on the web site and thought it would be of interest to his researchers. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.