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U.S. Army
Elson, James M.
Elson, James M.
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year Of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany C, 9th Iowa Infantry
HometownCoshocton, Ohio
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    Carried the colors in advance of his regiment and was shot down while attempting to plant them on the enemy’s works.

    Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863
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