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U.S. Army
Downs, Henry W.
Downs, Henry W.
ConflictCivil War
RankSecond Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany I, 8th Vermont Infantry
HometownJamaica, Vermont
Citation

With one comrade, voluntarily crossed an open field, exposed to a raking fire, and returned with a supply of ammunition, successfully repeating the attempt a short time thereafter.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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