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Peter Grace
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Medal of Honor winner Peter Grace
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| Born | March 18, 1845 Berkshire, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 27, 1914 (aged 69) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit |  Company G, 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Wilderness American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Peter Grace (March 18, 1845 – March 27, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Grace received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Jellison's medal was won for his heroism during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia on May 5, 1864. He was honored with the award on December 27, 1894.
Grace was born in Berkshire, Massachusetts, where he entered service. He is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
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