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Christiancy, James Isaac
Christiancy, James Isaac
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 9th Michigan Cavalry
HometownMichigan
Citation

While acting as aide, voluntarily led a part of the line into the fight, and was twice wounded.

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

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