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U.S. Army

George Ritter Burnett

ConflictIndian Campaigns

RankFirst Lieutenant

Year of Action1881

Unit/Command9th U.S. Cavalry

BirthplacePennsylvania

Citation

Saved the life of a dismounted soldier, who was in imminent danger of being cut off, by alone galloping quickly to his assistance under heavy fire and escorting him to a place of safety, his horse being twice shot in this action.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1881

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