John W. Blunt

First Lieutenant

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First Lieutenant John W. Blunt served the U.S. Army.

Service Record

U.S. Army

First Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

19 October 1864 · At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864. Entered service at. Chatham, Four Corners, N.Y. · First Lieutenant, Company K, 6th New York Cavalry.

Voluntarily led a charge across a narrow bridge over the creek, against the lines of the enemy.

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Medal of Honor - Army October 19, 1864 · At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864. Entered service at. Chatham, Four Corners, N.Y. · First Lieutenant, Company K, 6th New York Cavalry.

Voluntarily led a charge across a narrow bridge over the creek, against the lines of the enemy.

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