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McClees, J.E., fl. 1855-1865 [Julius Stahel]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05918.04 Author/Creator: McClees, J.E., fl. 1855-1865 Place Written: Philadelphia;Harrisburg, Pa. Type: Photograph signed Date: February 12, 1864 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.7 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Awarded the Medal of Honor in 1893 for distinction while commanding a cavalry division at the Battle of Piedmont (June 5, 1864).

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