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U.S. Army
Clopp, John E.
Clopp, John E.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany F, 71st Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Capture of flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the color bearer.

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

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