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U.S. Army
Robert J. Gardner
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany K, 34th Massachusetts Infantry
BirthplaceLivingston, New York
Citation
Was among the first to enter Fort Gregg, clearing his way by using his musket on the heads of the enemy.
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