U.S. Army
Schmidt, ConradConflictCivil War
RankQuartermaster Sergeant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany K, 2nd U.S. Cavalry
Citation
Went to the assistance of his regimental commander, whose horse had been killed under him in a charge, mounted the officer behind him, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and returned him to his command.
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