U.S. Army
Winegar, William WirtConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Captain
Year Of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons)
HometownNew York
Citation
While advancing in front of his company and alone, he found himself surrounded by the enemy. He accosted a nearby enemy flag_bearer demanding the surrender of the group. His effective firing of one shot so demoralized the unit that it surrendered with flag.
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