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U.S. Army
Blackmar, Wilmon Whilldin
Blackmar, Wilmon Whilldin

ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany H, 1st West Virginia Cavalry
HometownBristol, Pennsylvania

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At a critical stage of the battle, without orders, led a successful advance upon the enemy.

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