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U.S. Army
Brett, Lloyd Milton
Brett, Lloyd Milton
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrigadier General-Ret.
Year of Action1880
Unit/Command2nd U.S. Cavalry
HometownMaine
Citation

Fearless exposure and dashing bravery in cutting off the Indians’ pony herd, thereby greatly crippling the hostiles.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1880

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