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U.S. Army
Hanna, Marcus A.
Hanna, Marcus A.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany B, 50th Massachusetts Infantry
HometownBristol, Maine
Citation

Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to get water for comrades in rifle pits.

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

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