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Hall of Heroes:American Jewish Recipients of The Medal of HonorLeopold Karpeles Rank: Sergeant Service: U.S. Army Unit: Company E, 57th Massachusetts Infantry Birthdate: September 8, 1838 Place of Birth: Prague, Austria-Hungary Date of Death: February 2, 1909 Battle or Place of Action: Wilderness Campaign, Virginia Date of Action: May 6, 1864 Citation:While color bearer, rallied the retreating troops and induced them to check the enemy's advance. |