U.S. Army
Westerhold, WilliamConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany G, 52nd New York Infantry
Citation
Capture of flag of 23d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
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