U.S. Army
Snedden, JamesConflictCivil War
RankBugler
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany E, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry
Citation
Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.
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