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U.S. Army
Anderson, Everett W.
Anderson, Everett W.
ConflictCivil War
RankSecond Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany M, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Hometownnear Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Citation

Captured, single-handed, Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert B. Vance during a charge upon the enemy.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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