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Co-Rux-Te-Chod-Ish (Mad Bear)
Co-Rux-Te-Chod-Ish (Mad Bear)
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1869
Unit/CommandU.S. Army,
HometownNebraska
Citation

Ran out from the command in pursuit of a dismounted Indian; was shot down and badly wounded by a bullet from his own command.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1869

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