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U.S. Army
Canfield, Heth
Canfield, Heth
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1870
Unit/Command2nd U.S. Cavalry, Company C
HometownNew Milford, Connecticut
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1870

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