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U.S. Army
Goodrich, Edwin
Goodrich, Edwin
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Unit/CommandCompany D, 9th New York Cavalry
HometownNew York
Citation

While the command was falling back, he returned, and in the face of the enemy rescued a sergeant from under his fallen horse.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

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