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U.S. Army
Cosgriff, Richard H.
Cosgriff, Richard H.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany L, 4th Iowa Cavalry
HometownNew York
Citation

Capture of flag in a personal encounter with its bearer.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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