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Custer, Thomas Ward
Custer, Thomas Ward
ConflictCivil War
RankLieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 6th Michigan Cavalry
HometownNew Rumley, Ohio
Citation

First Award: Capture of flag on 2 April 1865.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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