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U.S. Army

John Galloway

ConflictCivil War

RankFirst Lieutenant

Year of Action1865

Unit/Command8th Pennsylvania Cavalry

BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Citation

His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the right of the regiment, where the danger was greatest, rallied the men and prevented a disaster that was imminent.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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Leroy WilliamsU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

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