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Herbert E. Farnsworth

Residence was not listed; 26 years old.

Enlisted on 9/17/1861 at Gowanda, NY as a Musician.

On 9/23/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. NY 10th Cavalry 
He Re-enlisted on 12/31/1863
He was Mustered Out on 6/26/1865 at Cloud's Mills, VA


Promotions:
* Chief Bugler 
* Sergt Major 11/1/1862 
* 1st Lieut 8/1/1864 (As of Co. I)
* Capt 3/10/1865 (As of Co. B)


Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* from company D to Field & Staff 
* 8/1/1864 from Field & Staff to company I 
* 3/10/1865 from company I to company B 


Other Information:
born 8/23/1834 in Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co, NY
died 7/4/1908 in Clarkston, WA 
Buried: Pomeroy City Cemetery, Pomeroy, WA

(Wife: Mary Darby)

Medal of Honor Information:
He was awarded the Medal of Honor
for action on 6/11/1864 at Trevilian Station, VA.
(Carried message under severe fire in order to stop 
 friendly fire)

After the War he lived in Kidder, Caldwell, MO (1870)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

 - New York:  Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906
 - Medal of Honor Recipients 1863-1994
 - Congress Medal of Honor Legion of the United States
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