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U.S. Army

Rutherford, John T.

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany L, 9th New York Cavalry

BirthplaceRussell, 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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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