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U.S. Army
Martin, Sylvester Hopkins
Martin, Sylvester Hopkins
ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany K, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPennsylvania
Citation

Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an attack made in strong force.

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

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