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U.S. Army

Henry C. Slusher

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandTroop F, 22nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry

BirthplacePennsylvania

Citation

Voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner in the attempt.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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John R. NortonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

John Miller (Fey, Henry)U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

James Milton PipesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Peter H. QuinnU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War

Julian A. ScottU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Gordon Ray RobertsU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War

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