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U.S. Army

John W. Blunt

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany K, 6th New York Cavalry

BirthplaceNew York

Citation

Voluntarily led a charge across a narrow bridge over the creek, against the lines of the enemy.

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