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Rank and organization:   Private, Company A, 2d Ohio Cavalry. Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.

Entered service at:   Washington, Ohio.

Birth:   Cleveland, Ohio.

Date of issue:   7 April 1866.

Citation:   Having been captured and taken to the rear, made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.

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