U.S. Army
King Jr., RufusConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command4th U.S. Artillery
HometownNew York
Citation
This officer, when his captain was wounded, succeeded to the command of two batteries while engaged against a superior force of the enemy and fought his guns most gallantly until compelled to retire.
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