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Hays, John Henry

U.S. Army

Hays, John Henry

Hays, John Henry

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany F, 4th Iowa Cavalry

HometownOhio

Citation

Capture of flag and bearer Austin’s Battery (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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