U.S. Army
Custer, Thomas WardConflictCivil War
RankLieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 6th Michigan Cavalry
BirthplaceNew Rumley, Ohio
Citation
First Award: Capture of flag on 2 April 1865.
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