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Morris, William Powers

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. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865 - 1900

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