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U.S. Army
Horsfall, William H.
Horsfall, William H.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany G, 1st Kentucky Infantry
HometownKentucky
Citation

Saved the life of a wounded officer lying between the lines.

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

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