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U.S. Army

Carpenter, Louis Henry

ConflictIndian Campaigns

RankBrigadier General Ret.

Year of Action1868

Unit/Command10th U.S. Cavalry, Company H

BirthplaceGlassboro, New Jersey

Citation

Was gallant and meritorious throughout the campaigns, especially in the combat of October 15 and in the forced march on September 23, 24 and 25 to the relief of Forsyth’s Scouts, who were known to be in danger of annihilation by largely superior forces of Indians.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1868