Ernest Von Vegesack

Major

1820 – 1903

Major Ernest Von Vegesack served the U.S. Army. Ernest was 82 years old.

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U.S. Army

Major

Medal of Honor

27 June 1862 · At Gaines Mill, Va. · Major and Aide_de_Camp, U.S. Volunteers.

While voluntarily serving as aide_de_camp, successfully and advantageously charged the position of troops under fire.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 27, 1862 · At Gaines Mill, Va. · Major and Aide_de_Camp, U.S. Volunteers.

While voluntarily serving as aide_de_camp, successfully and advantageously charged the position of troops under fire.

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Ernest Von Vegesack

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