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Orr, Charles Alvin
Orr, Charles Alvin
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany G, 187th New York Infantry
HometownHolland, New York
Citation

This soldier and two others, voluntarily and under fire, rescued several wounded and helpless soldiers.

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

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