U.S. Army
Karpeles, LeopoldConflictCivil War
RankColor Sergeant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany E, 57th Massachusetts Infantry
Citation
While color bearer, rallied the retreating troops and induced them to check the enemy’s advance.
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