Edgar P. Putnam

1844 – 1921

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Edgar P. Putnam served the U.S. Army. Edgar was 77 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Edgar P. Putnam

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

27 May 1864 · At Crumps Creek, Va. · Sergeant, Company D, 9th New York Cavalry.

With a small force on a reconnaissance drove off a strong body of the enemy, charged into another force of the enemy's cavalry and stampeded them, taking 27 prisoners.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 27, 1864 · At Crumps Creek, Va. · Sergeant, Company D, 9th New York Cavalry.

With a small force on a reconnaissance drove off a strong body of the enemy, charged into another force of the enemy's cavalry and stampeded them, taking 27 prisoners.

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