Cutcheon, Byron M. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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Cutcheon, Byron M.

U.S. Army

Cutcheon, Byron M.

Cutcheon, Byron M.

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Brigadier General

Year of Action1863

Unit/Command20th Michigan Infantry

HometownPembroke, New Hampshire

Citation

Distinguished gallantry in leading his regiment in a charge on a house occupied by the enemy.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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