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Powell, William Henry

U.S. Army

Powell, William Henry

Powell, William Henry

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major General

Year of Action1862

Unit/Command2nd West Virginia Cavalry

HometownPontypool

Citation

Distinguished services in raid, where with 20 men, he charged and captured the enemy’s camp, 500 strong, without the loss of man or gun.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862

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