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U.S. Army
Clarke, Powhatan Henry
Clarke, Powhatan Henry
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1886
Unit/Command10th U.S. Cavalry
HometownAlexandria, Louisiana
Citation

Rushed forward to the rescue of a soldier who was severely wounded and lay, disabled, exposed to the enemy’s fire, and carried him to a place of safety.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1886

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