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U.S. Army

Hiram W. Purcell

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany G, 104th Pennsylvania Infantry

BirthplaceUpper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania

Citation

While carrying the regimental colors on the retreat he returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other color, which would otherwise have been captured.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862

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