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U.S. Army
Goheen, Charles Arthur
Goheen, Charles Arthur
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany G, 8th New York Cavalry
HometownGroveland, New York
Citation

Capture of flag.

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

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