U.S. Army
Saxton Jr., RufusConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers
HometownGreenfield, Massachusetts
Citation
Distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense.
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