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U.S. Army
O'Brien, Peter
O'Brien, Peter
ConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany A, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry
HometownDublin
Citation

Capture of flag and of a Confederate officer with his horse and equipment.

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

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