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U.S. Army
Allen, William
Allen, William
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1873
Unit/CommandCompany I, 23rd U.S. Infantry
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1873

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