Powhatan Beaty

1837 – 1916

Powhatan Beaty served the U.S. Army. Powhatan was 79 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · First Sergeant, Company G, 5th U.S. Colored Troops.

Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · First Sergeant, Company G, 5th U.S. Colored Troops.

Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.

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