Pompey Factor
With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.
With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.
Ran out from the command in pursuit of a dismounted Indian; was shot down and badly wounded by a bullet from his own command.
Accompanied a detachment of cavalry in a charge on a village of hostile Indians and fought through the engagements, having his horse killed under him.
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