Thomas W. Custer

1845 – 1876

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Thomas W. Custer served the U.S. Army. Thomas was 31 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

6 April 1865 · At Sailor's Creek, Va.

Second Lieutenant Custer leaped his horse over the enemy works and captured two stands of colors, having his horse shot from under him and receiving a severe wound.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army April 6, 1865 · At Sailor's Creek, Va.

Second Lieutenant Custer leaped his horse over the enemy works and captured two stands of colors, having his horse shot from under him and receiving a severe wound.

Medal of Honor - Army April 3, 1865 · At Namozine Church, Va. · Second Lieutenant, Company B, 6th Michigan Cavalry.

Capture of flag on 3 April 1865.

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