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U.S. Army
Capehart, Henry
Capehart, Henry
ConflictCivil War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command1st West Virginia Cavalry
HometownJohnstown, Pennsylvania
Citation

Saved, under fire, the life of a drowning soldier.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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