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U.S. Army
Wray, William J.
Wray, William J.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command1st Veterans Reserve Corps
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Rallied the company at a critical moment during a change of position under fire.

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

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