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.
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