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U.S. Army

Henry Coddington Meyer

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major NY Volunteers

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany D, 24th New York Cavalry

BirthplaceHamburg, New York

Citation

During an assault and in the face of a heavy fire rendered heroic assistance to a wounded and helpless officer, thereby saving his life and in the performance of this gallant act sustained a severe wound.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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