Cassius Peck

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Took command of such soldiers as he could get and attacked and captured a Confederate battery of 4 guns. Also, while on a reconnaissance, overtook and captured a Confederate soldier.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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