U.S. Army
Sweeney, JamesConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 1st Vermont Cavalry
HometownManchester
Citation
With one companion captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with 3 officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
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