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U.S. Army
Larrabee, James W.
Larrabee, James W.
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany I, 55th Illinois Infantry
HometownNew York
Citation

Gallantry in the charge of the “volunteer storming party.”

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

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