Savacool, Edwin F. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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Savacool, Edwin F.

U.S. Army

Savacool, Edwin F.

Savacool, Edwin F.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany K, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry

HometownJackson, Michigan

Citation

Capture of flag, during which he was wounded and died several days later in Washington, D.C.

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

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