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Rank and organization:   Private, Troop H, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Fairfield, Pa., 3 July 63.

Entered service at:   -----.

Birth:   Ireland.

Date of issue:   12 July 1895.

Citation:   Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand_to_hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.

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