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Merritt, John G.

U.S. Army

Merritt, John G.

Merritt, John G.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1861

Unit/CommandCompany K, 1st Minnesota Infantry

HometownNew York

Citation

Gallantry in action; was wounded while capturing flag in advance of his regiment.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1861

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