U.S. Army
Abel G. Cadwallader
ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany H, 1st Maryland Infantry
BirthplaceBaltimore, Maryland
Citation
Gallantly planted the colors on the enemy’s works in advance of the arrival of his regiment.
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