John Galloway

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Commissary Sergeant John Galloway, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry, at Farmville, VA, April 7, 1865.

Citation: His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the right of the regiment, where the danger was greatest, rallied the men and prevented a disaster that was imminent.

Plot: Section 149, Lot 48, Yeadon, PA  GPS LAT 39.9350 LON -75.2410

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