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Ford, George W.

U.S. Army

Ford, George W.

Ford, George W.

ConflictCivil War

RankCaptain

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany E, 88th New York Infantry

Citation

Capture of flag.

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

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