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John Galloway

1843 – 1904
Medal of Honor - Army

John Galloway served the U.S. Army. John was 61 years old.

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John Galloway
John Galloway
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
7 April 1865 · At Farmville, Va. · Commissary Sergeant, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry.

His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the right of the regiment, where the danger was greatest, rallied the men and prevented a disaster that was imminent.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 7, 1865 · At Farmville, Va. · Commissary Sergeant, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the right of the regiment, where the danger was greatest, rallied the men and prevented a disaster that was imminent.
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