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U.S. Army
Stanley, David Sloane
Stanley, David Sloane
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers
HometownOhio
Citation

At a critical moment rode to the front of one of his brigades, reestablished its lines, and gallantly led it In a successful assault.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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