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U.S. Army
Bates, Norman Francis
Bates, Norman Francis
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany E, 4th Iowa Cavalry
HometownDerry, Vermont
Citation

Capture of flag and bearer.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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