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Darrough, John S.

U.S. Army

Darrough, John S.

Darrough, John S.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany F, 113th Illinois Infantry

BirthplaceMaysville, Kentucky

Citation

Saved the life of a captain.

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

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