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Craig, Samuel Henry
Craig, Samuel Henry
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1886
Unit/Command4th U.S. Cavalry, Company D
HometownNew Market, New Hampshire
Citation

Conspicuous gallantry during an attack on a hostile Apache Indian Camp; seriously wounded.

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

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