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U.S. Army
Coffey, Robert John
Coffey, Robert John
ConflictCivil War
RankMajor
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany K, 4th Vermont Infantry
HometownSt. John
Citation

Single-handedly captured 2 officers and 5 privates of the 8th Louisiana Regiment (C.S.A.).

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

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