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U.S. Army

Cohn, Abraham

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year Of Action1864

Unit/Command6th New Hampshire Infantry

HometownGuttentag

Citation

During Battle of the Wilderness rallied and formed, under heavy fire, disorganized and fleeing troops of different regiments. At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864, bravely and coolly carried orders to the advanced line under severe fire.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864