U.S. Army
Parks, Henry JeremiahConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 9th New York Cavalry
HometownOrangeville, New York
Citation
While alone and in advance of his unit and attempting to cut off the retreat of a supply wagon, he fought and sent to flight a Confederate color bearer. After capturing the color bearer and leaving him in the rear, he returned to the front and captured 3 more wagons and drivers.
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