U.S. Army
Blunt, John W.ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany K, 6th New York Cavalry
HometownNew York
Citation
Voluntarily led a charge across a narrow bridge over the creek, against the lines of the enemy.
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