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U.S. Army
Carr, Eugene Asa
Carr, Eugene Asa
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command3rd Illinois Cavalry
HometownBoston Corner, New York
Citation

Directed the deployment of his command and held his ground, under a brisk fire of shot and shell in which he was several times wounded.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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