U.S. Army
Harris, George W.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany B, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownSchuylkill, Pennsylvania
Citation
Capture of flag, wresting it from the color bearer and shooting an officer who attempted to regain it.
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