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U.S. Army
Urell, Michael Emmet
Urell, Michael Emmet

ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany E, 82nd New York Infantry

Citation

Gallantry in action while detailed as color bearer; was severely wounded.

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