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Hoffman, Thomas W.
Hoffman, Thomas W.
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Lieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany A, 208th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPerrysburg, Pennsylvania
Citation

Prevented a retreat of his regiment during the battle.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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