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Warren Carman

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Warren Carman
Born(1845-03-16)March 16, 1845
England
DiedOctober 17, 1894(1894-10-17) (aged 49)
New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
RankPrivate
UnitNew York (state) 1st Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry - Company H
Battles / warsBattle of Waynesboro
Awards Medal of Honor

Private Warren Carman (March 16, 1845 – October 17, 1894) was an English soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Carman received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Waynesboro in Virginia on 2 March 1865. He was honored with the award on 26 March 1865.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Carman was born in England on 16 March 1845. He enlisted into the 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry. He died on 17 October 1894 and his remains are interred at the Mount Hope Cemetery in New York.

Medal of Honor citation

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Capture of flag and several prisoners.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Warren Carman". Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  3. ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 28 November 2013.