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Captain, U.S. Army
Nicholas Geschwind was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He served with distinction as a captain in the U.S. Army, leading troops through some of the conflict's most intense campaigns.
He received the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his outstanding gallantry during the siege of Vicksburg. His actions on May 22, 1863, cemented his legacy as a key figure in the Union's western campaigns.
Geschwind's leadership during the Civil War reflected the bravery of the officer corps of the era, and his decorations remain a testament to his service and dedication to the Union cause.
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