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U.S. Army
Butler, Edmond Thomas
Butler, Edmond Thomas
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankLieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry
HometownClonmel
Citation

Most distinguished gallantry in action with hostile Indians.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

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