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U.S. Army
Anderson, Charles W.
Anderson, Charles W.

ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry
HometownBaltimore, Maryland

Citation

Capture of unknown Confederate flag.

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