Birdsall, Horatio L. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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Birdsall, Horatio L.

U.S. Army

Birdsall, Horatio L.

Birdsall, Horatio L.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany B, 3rd Iowa Cavalry

HometownNew York

Citation

Capture of flag and bearer.

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

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