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Albee, George Emerson
Albee, George Emerson
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankCaptain
Year of Action1869
Unit/CommandCompany L, 41st U.S. Infantry
HometownLisbon, New Hampshire
Citation

Attacked with 2 men a force of 11 Indians, drove them from the hills, and reconnoitered the country beyond.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1869

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