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U.S. Army
Kirk, Jonathan C.
Kirk, Jonathan C.

ConflictCivil War
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Year Of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany F, 20th Indiana Infantry
HometownOhio

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Volunteered for dangerous service and single-handedly captured 13 armed Confederate soldiers and marched them to the rear.

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