Sowers, Michael A. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Sowers, Michael A.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry

BirthplacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Citation

His horse having been shot from under him he voluntarily and on foot participated in the cavalry charge made upon one of the forts, conducting himself throughout with great personal bravery.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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