U.S. Army
Rutherford, John T.ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany L, 9th New York Cavalry
HometownRussell, New York
Citation
Made a successful charge at Yellow Tavern, Va., 11 May 1864, by which 90 prisoners were captured. On 27 May 1864, in a gallant dash on a superior force of the enemy and in a personal encounter, captured his opponent.
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