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U.S. Army
Branagan, Edward
Branagan, Edward
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1872
Unit/Command4th U.S. Cavalry, Company F
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1872

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