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U.S. Army

Judge, Francis W.

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major U.S. Vols.

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany K, 79th New York Infantry

Citation

The color bearer of the 51st Georgia Infantry. (C.S.A.), having planted his flag upon the side of the work, Sgt. Judge leaped from his position of safety, sprang upon the parapet, and in the face of a concentrated fire seized the flag and returned with it in safety to the fort.

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