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U.S. Army

Martin Wambsgan

ConflictCivil 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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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