SERG. LUMAN L. CADWELL MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVE STONE

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SGT. CADWELL WAS A MEMBER OF THE 2ND NEW YORK CAVALRY. ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1864, HE SWAM ACROSS A 150 FOOT BAYOU IN LOUISIANA TO TAKE A FLATBOAT THAT WAS THEN USED TO TRANSPORT SOLDIERS ACROSS THE BAYOU TO CAPTURE A CONFEDERATE CAMP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE.

Location

Address: PHELPS CEMETERY-PLEASANT AVENUE
City: DECORAH
State:
Zip Code: 52101

Details

Memorial Type: Medal of Honor Grave Stones
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Year Dedicated:
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