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U.S. Army
Roberts, Otis O.
Roberts, Otis O.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany H, 6th Maine Infantry
HometownSangerville, Maine
Citation

Capture of flag of 8th Louisiana Infantry (C.S.A.) in a hand-to-hand struggle with the color bearer.

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

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