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U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously

Terrence Begley

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany D, 7th New York Heavy Artillery

Citation

Shot a Confederate color bearer, rushed forward and seized his colors, and although exposed to heavy fire, regained the lines in safety.

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