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U.S. Army
Kaltenbach, Luther
Kaltenbach, Luther
ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany F, 12th Iowa Infantry
Citation

Capture of flag, of 44th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).

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

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