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U.S. Army
Lower, Cyrus B.
Lower, Cyrus B.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany K, 13th Pennsylvania Reserves
HometownPennsylvania
Citation

Gallant services and soldierly qualities in voluntarily rejoining his command after having been wounded.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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