David H. Scofield, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Recipient of the Medal of Honor
Date of Birth: 10-Dec-1840
Place of Birth: Mamaroneck, New York, United States
Date of Death: 30-Sep-1905
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About David H. Scofield
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- Scofield (December 12, 1840 – September 30, 1905) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
- He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Cedar Creek fought near Middletown, Virginia on October 19, 1864.
- The battle was the decisive engagement of Major General Philip Sheridan’s Valley Campaigns of 1864 and was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley. Scofield enlisted in the Army from Stamford, Connecticut, in October 1861, and was assigned to the 5th New York Cavalry as a sergeant.
- He was promoted to regimental quartermaster sergeant in July 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.
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