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U.S. Army
Williams, George C.
Williams, George C.

ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command1st Battalion, 14th U.S. Infantry

Citation

While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.

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