Henry Newman

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

He and 2 companions covered the withdrawal of wounded comrades from the fire of an Apache band well concealed among rocks.

Rank: First Sergeant
Conflicts: Indian War Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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