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U.S. Navy
Robinson, Thomas
Robinson, Thomas
Year of Action1866
Unit/CommandUSS Tallapoosa
Citation

Capture of flag in a hand-to-hand conflict.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1866

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