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U.S. Army
Gilligan, Edward Lyons
Gilligan, Edward Lyons
ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany E, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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