U.S. Army
Lorish, Andrew JacksonConflictCivil War
RankBrevet First Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons)
HometownDansville, New York
Citation
Amid the enemy he grabbed the flag from a color bearer who then called for help. When the bearer’s comrades were readying their rifles he dashed directly at them securing their disarming. As he rode away, the Confederates picked up their guns firing at the captor of their flag.
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