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U.S. Army
Carter, Mason
Carter, Mason
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrevet Major
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry,
HometownAugusta, Georgia
Citation

Led a charge under a galling fire, in which he inflicted great loss upon the enemy.

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

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