U.S. Army
Corliss, Stephen PotterConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Colonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany F, 4th New York Heavy Artillery
BirthplaceAlbany, New York
Citation
Raised the fallen colors and, rushing forward in advance of the troops, placed them on the enemy’s works.
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