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U.S. Army
Carter, William Harding
Carter, William Harding
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankMajor General
Year of Action1881
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry
HometownNashville, Tennessee
Citation

Rescued, with the voluntary assistance of 2 soldiers, the wounded from under a heavy fire.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1881

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