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Sterling, John T.

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. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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