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U.S. Army

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. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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