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General Victor Visquain Nebraska’s Medal of Honor recipient
General Victor Visquain born Brussels May 20 1836 became Nebraska’s celebrated Civil War hero and pioneer. He earned the Medal of Honor for storming Fort Blakeley Alabama on April 9 1865 after leading the 97th Illinois Infantry as colonel. He later served as consul and Adjutant General of Nebraska and died January 7 1904 prompting state armories to be draped in mourning.
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