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U.S. Army
Rounds, Lewis A.
Rounds, Lewis A.
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 8th Ohio Infantry
HometownNew York
Citation

Capture of flag.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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