U.S. Army
Richardson, William R.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany A, 2nd Ohio Cavalry
HometownCleveland, Ohio
Citation
Having been captured and taken to the rear, made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy’s position and the approaches thereto.
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