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U.S. Army

Rufus Saxton Jr.

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major General

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers

BirthplaceGreenfield, Massachusetts

Citation

Distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense.

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