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

Chester Bennett Bowen

Details
  • Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company I,
    19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons)
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 19, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Winchester, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Nunda, Livingston County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: September 27, 1864
  • Born: April 1, 1842, Nunda, Livingston County, NY, United States
  • Died: March 16, 1905, Weatherford, TX, United States
  • Buried: City Greenwood Cemetery (MH) ( C ) , Weatherford, TX, United States
 

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