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U.S. Army
Potter, George W.
Potter, George W.
ConflictCivil War
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Year Of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery
HometownCoventry, Rhode Island
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    Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.

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