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U.S. Army
Madison, James
Madison, James
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany E, 8th New York Cavalry
HometownNiagara, New York
Citation

Recapture of Gen. Crook’s headquarters flag.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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