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U.S. Army

William R. Richardson

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany A, 2nd Ohio Cavalry

BirthplaceCleveland, 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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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