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Herron, Francis Jay
Herron, Francis Jay
ConflictCivil War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command9th Iowa Infantry
HometownPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Citation

Was foremost in leading his men, rallying them to repeated acts of daring, until himself disabled and taken prisoner.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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