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Donaldson, John P.

U.S. Army

Donaldson, John P.

Donaldson, John P.

ConflictCivil War

RankCommissary Sergeant

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry

HometownPennsylvania

Citation

Capture of flag of 4th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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