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Wright, Albert D.

U.S. Army

Wright, Albert D.

Wright, Albert D.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany G, 43rd U.S. Colored Troops

HometownElkland, Pennsylvania

Citation

Advanced beyond the enemy’s lines, capturing a stand of colors and its color guard; was severely wounded.

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

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