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U.S. Army
Hartranft, John Frederic
Hartranft, John Frederic

ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1861
Unit/Command4th Pennsylvania Militia
HometownNew 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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