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U.S. Army

Joseph S. Hedges

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year of Action1864

Unit/Command4th U.S. Cavalry

BirthplaceMansfield, Ohio

Citation

At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy’s line and, with other mounted troops, captured 3 guns and many prisoners.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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