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U.S. Army

Langbein, Johann Christoph Julius

ConflictCivil War

RankDrummer

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompanty B, 9th New York Infantry

Citation

A drummer boy, 15 years of age, he voluntarily and under a heavy fire went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical ass1stance for him, and aided in carrying him to a place of safety.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862

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