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Civil War

James T. Clancy

Sergeant · U.S. Army

Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry

1 October 1864 · Vaughn Road, Virginia

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
New York
Action
Vaughn Road, Virginia

The citation

Official citation

Shot the Confederate Gen. Dunovant dead during a charge, thus confusing the enemy and greatly aiding in his repulse.

Sources

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

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