U.S. Army
John Frederic Hartranft
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1861
Unit/Command4th Pennsylvania Militia
BirthplaceNew Hanover Township, Pennsylvania
Citation
Voluntarily served as an aide and participated in the battle after expiration of his term of service, distinguishing himself in rallying several regiments which had been thrown into confusion.
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