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U.S. Army

James Martinus Schoonmaker

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/Command14th Pennsylvania Cavalry

BirthplacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Citation

At a critical period, gallantly led a cavalry charge against the left of the enemy’s line of battle, drove the enemy out of his works, and captured many prisoners.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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