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Loren F. Packard

Residence was not listed; 18 years old.

Enlisted on 8/29/1861 at Haskell Flats, NY as a Private.

On 8/31/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. NY 5th Cavalry 
He Re-enlisted on 1/1/1864
He was Mustered Out on 7/19/1865 at Winchester, VA


He was listed as:
* Wounded (date and place not stated)


Promotions:
* Saddler 


Other Information:
born in Cattaraugus County, NY
died 7/16/1903 
Buried: Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, NY

Medal of Honor Information:
He was awarded the Medal of Honor
for action on 11/27/1863 at Raccoon Ford, VA.
(Alone, returned to aid comrade and rescued him from 
 three armed Confederates)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

 - New York:  Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906
 - Deeds of Valor.  How our Soldier-heroes won the Medal of Honor
 - Medal of Honor Recipients 1863-1994
 - Photo courtesy of Steve Meadow
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