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U.S. Army

Henry Seymour Hall (Hall, Hiram Seymour)

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Brigadier General U.S. Vols.

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany G, 27th New York Infantry & Company F, 121st New York Infantry

BirthplaceBarkersville, New York

Citation

Although wounded at Gaines Mill, Va., he remained on duty and participated in the battle with his company. At Rappahannock Station, Va., while acting as aide, rendered gallant and prompt assistance in reforming the regiments inside the enemy’s works.

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