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U.S. Army
Jewett, Erastus W.
Jewett, Erastus W.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 9th Vermont Infantry
HometownSt. Albans, Vermont
Citation

By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges kept a superior force of the enemy at a distance and thus covered the retreat of the garrison.

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

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