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U.S. Army
Brown, Jeremiah Z.
Brown, Jeremiah Z.
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany K, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry
Hometownnear Rural Valley, Pennsylvania
Citation

With 100 selected volunteers, assaulted and captured the works of the enemy, together with a number of officers and men.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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