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U.S. Army
Coyne, John Nicholas
Coyne, John Nicholas
ConflictCivil War
RankLieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany B, 70th New York Infantry
HometownNew York, New York
Citation

Capture of a flag after a severe hand-to-hand contest; was mentioned in orders for his gallantry.

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

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