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U.S. Army
Meyer, Henry Coddington
Meyer, Henry Coddington
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major NY Volunteers
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 24th New York Cavalry
HometownHamburg, 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. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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