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Austin, William Grafton
Austin, William Grafton
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1890
Unit/CommandCompany E, 7th U.S. Cavalry
HometownGalveston, Texas
Citation

While the Indians were concealed in a ravine, assisted men on the skirmish line, directing their fire, etc., and using every effort to dislodge the enemy.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1890

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