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U.S. Army
Conner, Richard
Conner, Richard
ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany F, 6th New Jersey Infantry
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

The flag of his regiment having been abandoned during retreat, he voluntarily returned with a single companion under a heavy fire and secured and brought off the flag, his companion being killed.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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