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U.S. Army
Hapeman, Douglas
Hapeman, Douglas
ConflictCivil War
RankColonel
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command104th Illinois Infantry
HometownEphrata, New York
Citation

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

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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