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U.S. Army
Noyes, William W.
Noyes, William W.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany F, 2nd Vermont Infantry
HometownMontpelier, Vermont
Citation

Standing upon the top of the breastworks, deliberately took aim and fired no less than 15 shots into the enemy’s lines, but a few yards away.

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

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