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Buck, Frederick Clarence
Buck, Frederick Clarence
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 21st Connecticut Infantry
HometownHartford, Connecticut
Citation

Although wounded, refused to leave the field until the fight closed.

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

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