Edward Sharpless

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he (and a comrade) fought throughout the day.

Rank: Corporal
Conflicts: Indian War Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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