U.S. Army
Mills, Frank W.ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles
HometownMiddletown, New York
Citation
While scouting, this soldier, in command of an advance of but 3 or 4 men, came upon the enemy, and charged them without orders, the rest of the troops following, the whole force of the enemy, 120 men, being captured.
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