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Mitchell, Alexander H.
Mitchell, Alexander H.
ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPerrysville, Pennsylvania
Citation

Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in a personal encounter with the color bearer.

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

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