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U.S. Army
Bessey, Charles Albert
Bessey, Charles Albert
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankChief Musician-Ret.
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry, Company A
HometownReading, Massachusetts
Citation

While scouting with 4 men and attacked in ambush by 14 hostile Indians, held his ground, 2 of his men being wounded, and kept up the fight until himself wounded in the side, and then went to the assistance of his wounded comrades.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

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