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U.S. Army

William Garrett

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany G, 41st Ohio Infantry

Citation

With several companions dashed forward, the first to enter the enemy’s works, taking possession of 4 pieces of artillery and captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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