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Jeremiah Mahoney

Civil War
Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry. Awarded for actions at Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn.
November 29, 1863

Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).

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