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U.S. Army

Henry Shippen Huidekoper

ConflictCivil War

RankMajor General PA National Guard

Year of Action1863

Unit/Command150th Pennsylvania Infantry

BirthplaceMeadville, Pennsylvania

Citation

While engaged in repelling an attack of the enemy, received a severe wound of the right arm, but instead of retiring remained at the front in command of the regiment.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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