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U.S. Army
Thompson, James Granville
Thompson, James Granville
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany K, 4th New York Heavy Artillery
HometownSandy Creek, New York
Citation

Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings, preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstructions.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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