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U.S. Army
Kountz, John S.
Kountz, John S.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany G, 37th Ohio Infantry
HometownMaumee, Ohio
Citation

Seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was severely wounded.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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