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U.S. Army

Douglas Hapeman

ConflictCivil War

RankColonel

Year of Action1864

Unit/Command104th Illinois Infantry

BirthplaceEphrata, New York

Citation

With conspicuous coolness and bravery rallied his men under a severe attack, re-formed the broken ranks, and repulsed the attack.

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