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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Cassius Peck

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F,
    1st U.S. Sharpshooters
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 19, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: near Blackburn's Ford, West Virginia, USA
Citation
Took command of such soldiers as he could get and attacked and captured a Confederate battery of four guns. Also, while on a reconnaissance, overtook and captured a Confederate soldier.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: West Randolph, Orange County, Vermont
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: October 12, 1892
  • Born: March 3, 1842, Brookfield, Orange County, VT, United States
  • Died: July 12, 1913, Burlington, VT, United States
  • Buried: Brookfield New Cemetery (1-3), Brookfield, VT, United States
 

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