U.S. Army
Swayne, WagerConflictCivil War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command43rd Ohio Infantry
HometownColumbus, Ohio
Citation
Conspicuous gallantry in restoring order at a critical moment and leading his regiment in a charge.
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