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U.S. Army
Sturgeon, James K.
Sturgeon, James K.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany F, 46th Ohio Infantry
HometownOhio
Citation

Advanced beyond the lines, and in an encounter with 3 Confederates shot 2 and took the other prisoner.

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

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