U.S. Army
Sterling, John T.ConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 11th Indiana Infantry
BirthplaceIllinois
Citation
With one companion captured 14 of the enemy in the severest part of the battle.
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