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U.S. Army
Brewster, Andre Walker
Brewster, Andre Walker
RankMajor General
Year of Action1900
Unit/Command9th U.S. Infantry
HometownHoboken, New Jersey
Citation

While under fire rescued 2 of his men from drowning.

Branch: U.S. ArmyYear of Action: 1900

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