U.S. Army
Capehart, HenryConflictCivil War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command1st West Virginia Cavalry
HometownJohnstown, Pennsylvania
Citation
Saved, under fire, the life of a drowning soldier.
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