U.S. Army
Pay, Byron E.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry
BirthplaceLeRoy Township, New York
Citation
Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
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