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U.S. Army
Taylor, Anthony
Taylor, Anthony
ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany A, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry
HometownBurlington, New Jersey
Citation

Held out to the last with a small force against the advance of superior numbers of the enemy.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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