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Weeks, John Henry

U.S. Army

Weeks, John Henry

Weeks, John Henry

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany H, 152nd New York Infantry

HometownHampton, Connecticut

Citation

Capture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6.

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

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