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U.S. Army
Hanscom, Moses C.
Hanscom, Moses C.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany F, 19th Maine Infantry
HometownDanville, Maine
Citation

Capture of the flag of 26th North Carolina (C.S.A.).

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

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