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U.S. Army
Anderson, Frederick Charles
Anderson, Frederick Charles

ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 18th Massachusetts Infantry
HometownBoston, Massachusetts

Citation

Capture of battle flag of 27th South Carolina (C.S.A.) and the color bearer.

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