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U.S. Army
Porter, William
Porter, William
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany H, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
HometownNew York
Citation

Among the first to check the enemy’s countercharge.

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

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