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Harlan J. Swift
Second Lieutenant
1843 – 1910
Second Lieutenant Harlan J. Swift served the U.S. Army. Harlan was 67 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Second Lieutenant
Medal of Honor
30 July 1864 · At Petersburg, Va. · Second Lieutenant, Company H, 2d Mew York Militia Regiment.
Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's line, saw 4 of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with the 4 prisoners.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's line, saw 4 of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with the 4 prisoners.
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