Civil War
First Sergeant Lovilo Holmes served in the Army for Company H as a member of the 2nd Minnesota Infantry Division. Holmes was awarded the Medal of Honor on September 11, 1897 for his actions as Nolensville, Tennessee. Where on February 15, 1863 he demonstrated exemplary sacrifice and bravery to his men as one 1 of 16 men who successfully defended a wagon train attack against the 125 cavalry.
February 15, 1863