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Beckwith, Wallace A.

U.S. Army

Beckwith, Wallace A.

Beckwith, Wallace A.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany F, 21st Connecticut Infantry

BirthplaceNew London, Connecticut

Citation

Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.

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

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