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Rank and organization:   Private, Company H, 152d New York Infantry. Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.

Entered service at:   Hartwick Seminary, N.Y. Born: 15 March 1845, Hampton, Conn.

Date of issue:   1 December 1864.

Citation:   Capture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6.

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