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Beckwith, Wallace A.
Beckwith, Wallace A.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany F, 21st Connecticut Infantry
HometownNew 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. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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