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About Edward R. Hanford
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Edward R. Hanford, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 October 1864, while serving with Company H, 2d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Woodstock, Virginia, for capture of flag of 32d Battalion Virginia Cavalry (Confederate States of America).
General Orders: Date of Issue: October 14, 1864
Action Date: October 9, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company H
Division: 2d U.S. Cavalry
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Edward R. Hanford's Timeline
| 1841 |
1841
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Allegany, New York, UK
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| 1890 |
January 30, 1890
Age 49
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California, United States
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Mokelumne Hill Protestant Cemetery, Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras, California, United States
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