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U.S. Army
Carlisle, Casper R. - 1477
Carlisle, Casper R. - 1477
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany F, Independent Pennsylvania Light Artillery
HometownPennsylvania
Citation

Saved a gun of his battery under heavy musketry fire, most of the horses being killed and the drivers wounded.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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