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Civil War

John C. Robinson

Brigadier General · U.S. Army

U.S. Volunteers

8 May 1864 · Laurel Hill, Virginia

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
New York
Action
Laurel Hill, Virginia

The citation

Official citation

Placed himself at the head of the leading brigade in a charge upon the enemy's breastworks; was severely wounded.

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