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Regiment: 1st Michigan Cavalry Battles Mentioned: Falling Waters, West Virginia Historical Figures:
Hd Quarter 1st Mich Cavalry [ ? ] July 28th 1863
Colonel C. H. Town Commanding Brigade Sir I respectfully recommend as worthy of promotion Sergeant James B. Lyon of this regiment. He merits promotion for universal good conduct and [ ? ] bravery in many actions. He particularly distinguished himself in the action near Falling Waters [ ? ] July 1863 by rushing together with sergeant Chilson far to the front of our skirmishes and capturing a Rebel major who surrendered to him his whole command (56 men) and the battle flag of the 47th VA Infty.I am Colonel Very Respectfull Your Obt servat M Brewer [ ? ] commanding