U.S. Army
Richey, William E.ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany A, 15th Ohio Infantry
HometownOhio
Citation
While on the extreme front, between the lines of the combatants single_handed he captured a Confederate major who was armed and mounted.
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