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U.S. Army

William Lord

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry

Citation

Went to the assistance of a wounded officer Iying helpless between the lines, and under fire from both sides removed him to a place of safety.

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