Jacob Trautman

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Killed a hostile Indian at close quarters, and, although entitled to retirement from service, remained to the close of the campaign.

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

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