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U.S. Army

Kephart, James

ConflictCivil War

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Year Of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany C, 1st Battalion, 13th U.S. Infantry

Hometownnull, Pennsylvania

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Voluntarily and at the risk of his life, under a severe fire of the enemy, aided and ass1sted to the rear an officer who had been severely wounded and left on the field.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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