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Compson, Hartwell B.

U.S. Army

Compson, Hartwell B.

Compson, Hartwell B.

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Lieutenant Colonel New York Volunteers

Year of Action1865

Unit/Command8th New York Cavalry

BirthplaceSeneca Falls, New York

Citation

Capture of flag belonging to Gen. Early’s headquarters.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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