U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously
Carey, HughConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany E, 82nd New York Infantry
Citation
Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort.
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