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U.S. Army

Joseph Alton Sladen

ConflictCivil War

RankMajor U.S.A. Retired

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany A, 33rd Massachusetts Infantry

Citation

While detailed as clerk at headquarters, voluntarily engaged in action at a critical moment and personal example inspired the troops to repel the enemy.

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

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