David Southard

Sergeant

1845 – 1894

Sergeant David Southard served the U.S. Army. David was 49 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Sergeant

Medal of Honor

6 April 1865 · Sergeant, Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry. Place and date. At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.

Capture of flag; and was the first man over the works in the charge.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 6, 1865 · Sergeant, Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry. Place and date. At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.

Capture of flag; and was the first man over the works in the charge.

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Sergeant

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