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U.S. Army
Coates, Jefferson
Coates, Jefferson
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany H, 7th Wisconsin Infantry
HometownWisconsin
Citation

Unsurpassed courage in battle, where he had both eyes shot out.

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

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