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U.S. Army
Hall, Francis Bloodgood
Hall, Francis Bloodgood
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command16th New York Infantry
HometownNew York
Citation

Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire during the thickest of the fight and carried wounded men to the rear for treatment and attendance.

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

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