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U.S. Army

Orlando Phidelio Boss

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany F, 25th Massachusetts Infantry

BirthplaceFitchburg, Massachusetts

Citation

Rescued his lieutenant, who was Iying between the lines mortally wounded; this under a heavy fire of the enemy.

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