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U.S. Army

William Wirt Winegar

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Captain

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany B, 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons)

BirthplaceNew 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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865