Cadwallader, Abel G. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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Cadwallader, Abel G.

U.S. Army

Cadwallader, Abel G.

Cadwallader, Abel G.

ConflictCivil War

RankSergeant

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany H, 1st Maryland Infantry

HometownBaltimore, Maryland

Citation

Gallantly planted the colors on the enemy’s works in advance of the arrival of his regiment.

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

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