U.S. Army
Tompkins, Aaron B.ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany G, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
HometownOrange, New Jersey
Citation
Charged into the enemy’s ranks and captured a battle flag, having a horse shot under him and his cheeks and shoulders cut with a saber.
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