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U.S. Army
Newman, William Henry
Newman, William Henry
ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 86th New York Infantry
HometownHighland Mills, New York
Citation

Capture of flag.

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

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