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U.S. Army
de Lavie, Hiram A.
de Lavie, Hiram A.
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany I, 11th Pennsylvania Infantry (Washington Blues)
HometownOhio
Citation

Capture of flag.

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

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