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U.S. Army
Brant Jr., William
Brant Jr., William
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Captain
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 1st New Jersey Veteran Battalion
HometownElizabeth, New Jersey
Citation

Capture of battle flag of 46th North Carolina (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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