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Simmons, William Thomas

U.S. Army

Simmons, William Thomas

Simmons, William Thomas

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany C, 11th Missouri Infantry

HometownIllinois

Citation

Capture of flag of 34th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A ). Being the first to enter the works, he shot and wounded the enemy color bearer.

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

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