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U.S. Army
Homan, Conrad
Homan, Conrad
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry
HometownRoxbury, Massachusetts
Citation

Fought his way through the enemy’s lines with the regimental colors, the rest of the color guard being killed or captured.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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