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Benyaurd, William Henry Harrison

U.S. Army

Benyaurd, William Henry Harrison

Benyaurd, William Henry Harrison

ConflictCivil War

RankLieutenant Colonel

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandEngineers

HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Citation

With one companion, voluntarily advanced in a reconnaissance beyond the skirmishers, where he was exposed to imminent peril; also, in the same battle, rode to the front with the commanding general to encourage wavering troops to resume the advance, which they did successfully.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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