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Civil War

Frederick C. Anderson

Private · U.S. Army

Company A, 18th Massachusetts Infantry

21 August 1864 · Weldon Railroad, Virginia

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
Massachusetts
Action
Weldon Railroad, Virginia

The citation

Official citation

Capture of battle flag of 27th South Carolina (C.S.A.) and the color bearer.

Sources

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Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

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