U.S. Army
Wambsgan, MartinConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 90th New York Infantry
BirthplaceNusdorof
Citation
While the enemy were in close proximity, this soldier sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer having fallen on the field of battle.
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