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Bruton, Christopher C.

U.S. Army

Bruton, Christopher C.

Bruton, Christopher C.

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany C, 22nd New York Cavalry

Citation

Capture of Gen. Early’s headquarters flag. Confederate national standard.

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

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