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U.S. Army
Beaty, Powhatan
Beaty, Powhatan
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany G, 5th U.S. Colored Infantry
HometownRichmond, Virginia
Citation

Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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