Luman L. Cadwell-Decorah, IA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Alabama Bayou, LA on September 20, 1864. He is buried in Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, IA in Section “O”, Lot 77.
Waymark Code: WMYT45
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2018
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He was born on May 22, 1836 in Broome County, NY and died on July 8, 1925 in Decorah, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CADWELL, LUMAN L.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 2d New York Veteran Cavalry
• Place and date: At Alabama Bayou, La., 20 September 1864
• Date of issue: 17 August 1894
Citation: Swam the bayou under fire of the enemy and captured and brought off a boat by means of which the command crossed and routed the enemy.
Armed Service: Navy
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