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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. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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