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U.S. Army
Mahoney, Jeremiah
Mahoney, Jeremiah
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry
HometownFalkl River, Massachusetts
Citation

Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).

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

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