U.S. Army
Schwenk, MartinConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany B, 6th U.S. Cavalry
Citation
Bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy’s lines; also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.
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