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U.S. Army
McWhorter, Walter F.
McWhorter, Walter F.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany E, 3rd West Virginia Cavalry
HometownWest Virginia
Citation

Capture of flag of 6th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).

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

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