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U.S. Army
Hughey, John P.
Hughey, John P.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany L, 2nd Ohio Cavalry
HometownLouisville, Kentucky
Citation

Capture of flag of 38th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

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

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