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Taylor, Henry H.

U.S. Army

Taylor, Henry H.

Taylor, Henry H.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany C, 45th Illinois Infantry

BirthplaceNear Galena, Illinois

Citation

Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy’s works.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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