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U.S. Army

John Christopher Sagelhurst (Segelhurst)

ConflictCivil War

RankFirst Sergeant

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany B, 1st New Jersey Cavalry

BirthplaceBuffalo, New York

Citation

Under a heavy fire from the enemy carried off the field a commissioned officer who was severely wounded and also led a charge on the enemy’s rifle pits.

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

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