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U.S. Army
Plowman, George H.
Plowman, George H.
ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command3rd Maryland Infantry
HometownOxford
Citation

Recaptured the colors of the 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.

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

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