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U.S. Army
Flynn, Christopher
Flynn, Christopher
ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany K, 14th Connecticut Infantry
Citation

Capture of flag of 52d North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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