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U.S. Army
French, Samuel S.
French, Samuel S.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany E, 7th Michigan Infantry
HometownNew York
Citation

Continued fighting, although wounded, until he fainted from loss of blood.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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