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Karpeles, Leopold
Karpeles, Leopold
ConflictCivil 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.

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

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