U.S. Army
Burnett, George RitterConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1881
Unit/Command9th U.S. Cavalry
HometownPennsylvania
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.
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