U.S. Army
Compson, Hartwell B.ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Lieutenant Colonel New York Volunteers
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command8th New York Cavalry
HometownSeneca Falls, New York
Citation
Capture of flag belonging to Gen. Early’s headquarters.
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