U.S. Army
Sperry, William JosephConflictCivil War
RankLieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command6th Vermont Infantry
HometownCavendish, Vermont
Citation
With the assistance of a few men, captured 2 pieces of artillery and turned them upon the enemy.
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