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Avery, William B.

U.S. Army

Avery, William B.

Avery, William B.

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year of Action1862

Unit/Command1st New York Marine Artillery

HometownProvidence, Rhode Island

Citation

Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862

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