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U.S. Army
Little, Henry F. W.
Little, Henry F. W.
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit/CommandCompany D, 7th New Hampshire Infantry
HometownManchester, New Hampshire
Citation

Gallantry on the skirmish line.

Branch: U.S. Army

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