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U.S. Army
Packard, Loron F.
Packard, Loron F.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany E, 5th New York Cavalry
HometownNew York
Citation

After his command had retreated, this soldier, voluntarily and alone, returned to the assistance of a comrade and rescued him from the hands of 3 armed Confederates.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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