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U.S. Army
Goodman, Willaim Ernest
Goodman, Willaim Ernest
ConflictCivil War
RankMajor
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany D, 147th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Rescued the colors of the 107th Ohio Volunteers from the enemy.

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

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