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U.S. Army
Shiel, John
Shiel, John
ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany E, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry
Citation

Carried a dangerously wounded comrade into the Union lines, thereby preventing his capture by the enemy.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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