Seitzinger, James M. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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Seitzinger, James M.

U.S. Army

Seitzinger, James M.

Seitzinger, James M.

ConflictCivil War

RankSergeant

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany G, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry

Citation

When the color bearer was shot down, this soldier seized the colors and bore them gallantly in a charge against the enemy.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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