U.S. Army
Coyne, John NicholasConflictCivil 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.
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