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U.S. Army
Surles, William H.
Surles, William H.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany G, 2nd Ohio Infantry
HometownSteubenville, Ohio
Citation

In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy’s fire.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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