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U.S. Army
Shea, Joseph Henry
Shea, Joseph Henry
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany K, 92nd New York Infantry
HometownBaltimore, Maryland
Citation

Gallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire.

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

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