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U.S. Army
Fanning, Nicholas
Fanning, Nicholas
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 4th Iowa Cavalry
HometownIndiana
Citation

Capture of silk Confederate States flag and 2 staff officers.

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

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