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U.S. Army
Morris, William Powers
Morris, William Powers
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865 - 1900
Unit/CommandCompany C, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Capture of flag of 40th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865 - 1900

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