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U.S. Army
Catlin, Isaac Swartwood
Catlin, Isaac Swartwood

ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command109th New York Infantry (Railway Brigade)
HometownNear Owego, New York

Citation

In a heroic effort to rally the disorganized troops was disabled by a severe wound. While being carried from the field he recovered somewhat and bravely started to return to his command, when he received a second wound, which necessitated amputation of his right leg.

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