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U.S. Army
Petty, Philip
Petty, Philip
ConflictCivil War
RankColor Sergeant
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany A, 136th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownTingswich
Citation

Took up the colors as they fell out of the hands of the wounded color bearer and carried them forward in the charge.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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