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Rank and organization:   Corporal, Company C, 1st Maryland Infantry. Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865.

Entered service at:   Baltimore, Md.

Birth:   Denmark.

Date of issue:   10 September 1897.

Citation:   As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works.

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