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U.S. Army

John Darling Terry

ConflictCivil War

RankMajor

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany E, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry

BirthplaceMaine

Citation

In the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, still encouraged the men until carried off the field.

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