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U.S. Army
Reed, Charles Wellington
Reed, Charles Wellington

ConflictCivil War
RankChief Bugler
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command9th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery
HometownCharlestown, Massachusetts

Citation

Rescued his wounded captain from between the lines.

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