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U.S. Army

O'Neill, Stephen

ConflictCivil War

RankOrdnance Sergeant Ret.

Year Of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany E, 7th U.S. Infantry

HometownSt. Johns

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Took up the colors from the hands of the color bearer who had been shot down and bore them through the remainder of the battle.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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