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Civil War

George W. Schmal

Blacksmith · U.S. Army

Company M, 24th New York Cavalry

5 April 1865 · Paines Crossroads, Virginia

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
New York
Action
Paines Crossroads, Virginia

The citation

Official citation

Capture of flag.

Sources

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