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U.S. Army
Gardner, Charles N.
Gardner, Charles N.
ConflictCivil War
RankSecond Lieutenant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany E, 32nd Massachusetts Infantry
HometownSouth Scituate, Massachusetts
Citation

Capture of flag.

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

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