U.S. Army
Cunningham, Francis MarionConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany H, 1st West Virginia Cavalry
HometownSomerset, Pennsylvania
Citation
Capture of battle flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand battle while wounded.
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