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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. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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