U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously
Capron Jr., HoraceConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit/CommandCompany G, 8th Illinois Cavalry
HometownLaurel, Maryland
Citation
Gallantry in action.
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