John F Hartranft

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Organization:    4th Pennsylvania Militia (51st PA at Antietam)
Entered Service:   Norristown, Pa.
Birth:   16 December 1830, New Hanover Township, Montgomery Cnty, Pa.
Date Medal Issued:   26 August 1886.

Date of Action:   21 July 1861.
Place of Action:   Bull Run, Va.

Citation:
Voluntarily served as an aide and participated in the battle after expiration of his term of service, distinguishing himself in rallying several regiments which had been thrown into confusion.

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