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U.S. Army
Raymond, William H.
Raymond, William H.
ConflictCivil War
RankSecond Lieutenant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany A, 108th New York Infantry
HometownPenfield, New York
Citation

Voluntarily and under a severe fire brought a box of ammunition to his comrades on the skirmish line.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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