U.S. Army
Slusher, Henry C.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandTroop F, 22nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry
HometownPennsylvania
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.
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