U.S. Army
Cadwell, Luman LewisConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany B, 2nd New York Veteran Cavalry
HometownNanticoke Springs, New York
Citation
Swam the bayou under fire of the enemy and captured and brought off a boat by means of which the command crossed and routed the enemy.
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