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Civil War

James N. Strong

Sergeant · U.S. Army

Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry

27 May 1863 · Port Hudson, Louisiana

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
Massachusetts
Action
Port Hudson, Louisiana

The citation

Official citation

Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom in advance of the general assault.

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