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Posted inDaily News Local Histories

His Gold Stars Will Be Worn on Thursday

The two gold stars that Charles W. Albro, the third oldest carrier In point of service In the Providence post office, was to receive today, will not ornament his uniform…
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Posted inUS Civil War

August 1, 1861 – Col. Frank Siegel

Col. Frank Siegel, commander of the Federal troops in Missouri, was invited to take the command of a German regiment raised in New York; but declined under the plea that…
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