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U.S. Army
Brewer, William John
Brewer, William John
ConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany C, 2nd New York Cavalry
HometownNew York
Citation

Capture of engineer flag, Army of Northern Virginia.

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

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