U.S. Army
Sowers, Michael A.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry
HometownPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Citation
His horse having been shot from under him he voluntarily and on foot participated in the cavalry charge made upon one of the forts, conducting himself throughout with great personal bravery.
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