U.S. Army
Taylor, Henry H.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany C, 45th Illinois Infantry
HometownNear Galena, Illinois
Citation
Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy’s works.
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