Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 5th New York Cavalry. Place and date:
At Thoroughfare Gap, Va., 28 August 1862. At Bull Run, Va., 30 August 1862.
Entered service at: Springville, N.Y. Birth: Monroe County, Mich. Date of issue:
9 March 1887. Citation: After having had his horse shot under him in the fight
at Thoroughfare Gap, Va., he voluntarily joined the 105th New York Volunteers
and was conspicuous in the advance on the enemy's lines. Displayed gallantry in
the advance on the skirmish line at Bull Run, Va., where he was wounded.
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