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U.S. Army
Williston, Edward Bancroft
Williston, Edward Bancroft
ConflictCivil War
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandHorse Battery D, 2nd U.S. Artillery
HometownNorwich, Vermont
Citation

Distinguished gallantry.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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