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U.S. Army
Titus, Charles
Titus, Charles

ConflictCivil War
RankQuartermaster Sergeant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany H, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
HometownNew Jersey

Citation

Was among the first to check the enemy’s countercharge.

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