Harlan J. Swift-Cuba, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 13.332 W 078° 16.158
17T E 725370 N 4678057
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864. He is buried in Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, NY in the Old Section.
Waymark Code: WM10M5R
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2019
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He was born on October 2, 1843 in New Hudson, NY and died on October 6, 1910 in Lakeview, NY. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SWIFT, HARLAN J.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company H, 2d Mew York Militia Regiment
• Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864
• Entered service at: New York
• Date of issue: 20 July 1897
Citation: Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's line, saw 4 of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with the 4 prisoners.
Armed Service: Army
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