Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He joined the Union army at age 20 when he was mustered in as a Private in Company I, 19th New York Volunteer Cavalry (also known as the 1st New York Dragoons). Promoted to Corporal on July 1, 1864, he awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864. His citation reads simply "Capture of Flag". Awarded the Medal on September 27, 1864, he was promoted to Sergeant on October 19, 1864, served through the end of the war, and was honorably mustered out on June 30, 1865.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He joined the Union army at age 20 when he was mustered in as a Private in Company I, 19th New York Volunteer Cavalry (also known as the 1st New York Dragoons). Promoted to Corporal on July 1, 1864, he awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864. His citation reads simply "Capture of Flag". Awarded the Medal on September 27, 1864, he was promoted to Sergeant on October 19, 1864, served through the end of the war, and was honorably mustered out on June 30, 1865.
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