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U.S. Army
Greene, Oliver Duff
Greene, Oliver Duff
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Brigadier General
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandU.S. Army
HometownScott, New York
Citation

Formed the columns under heavy fire and put them into position.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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