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Submitted: 9/24/14 • Approved: 5/6/15 • Last Updated: 3/16/18 • R46166-G0-S3
MEDAL OF HONOR
1ST SGT CO A 7 MICH CAV
CIVIL WAR
MAY 25, 1838 AUG 25, 1899
(also has small marker)
*Information below from Find A Grave Memorial*
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a First Sergeant in Company A, 7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry.
He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Falling Waters, Virginia on July 14, 1863.
His citation reads “Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
In the midst of the battle with foot soldiers he dismounted to capture the flag”.
His Medal was awarded to him on March 21, 1889.
(bio by: Russ Dodge)
Contributed on 9/24/14
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Record #: 46166