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U.S. Army

Mayes, William B.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany K, 11th Iowa Infantry

HometownOhio

Citation

With one companion and under a fierce fire from the enemy at short range went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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Uhrl, GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

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Stacey, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

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