U.S. Army
Von Vegesack, ErnestConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Brigadier General
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers
HometownGotland
Citation
While voluntarily serving as aide_de_camp, successfully and advantageously charged the position of troops under fire.
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