U.S. Army
Rhodes, Julius DexterConflictCivil War
RankSergeant Major
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany F, 5th New York Cavalry
HometownMichigan
Citation
After having had his horse shot under him in the fight at Thoroughfare Gap, Va., he voluntarily joined the 105th New York Volunteers and was conspicuous in the advance on the enemy’s lines. Displayed gallantry in the advance on the skirmish line at Bull Run, Va., where he was wounded.
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