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U.S. Army
Sterling, John T.
Sterling, John T.
ConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 11th Indiana Infantry
HometownIllinois
Citation

With one companion captured 14 of the enemy in the severest part of the battle.

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

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