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Frank W. Mills

1845 – 1923

First Sergeant Frank W. Mills served in the U.S. Army. Frank served with the Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles. Frank served in the Civil War. Frank was 78 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Frank W. Mills
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  1. Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles

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U.S. Army

Highest rank

First Sergeant

War

Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor - Army
4 September 1862 · Sandy Cross Roads, North Carolina, USA · Sergeant · Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles

While scouting, this soldier, in command of an advance of but three or four men, came upon the enemy, and charged them without orders, the rest of the troops following, the whole force of the enemy, 120 men, being captured.

2 April 1898.

Honors · 1 decoration

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army September 4, 1862 · Sandy Cross Roads, North Carolina, USA · Sergeant · Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles 2 April 1898.
While scouting, this soldier, in command of an advance of but three or four men, came upon the enemy, and charged them without orders, the rest of the troops following, the whole force of the enemy, 120 men, being captured.
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Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles
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