Swift, Harlan J. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Swift, Harlan J.

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany H, 2nd New York Mounted Rifles

BirthplaceNew Hudson, New York

Citation

Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy’s line, saw 4 of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with the 4 prisoners.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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