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U.S. Army
Cruse, Thomas
Cruse, Thomas
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1882
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry,
HometownOwensboro, Kentucky
Citation

Gallantly charged hostile Indians, and with his carbine compelled a party of them to keep under cover of their breastworks, thus being enabled to recover a severely wounded soldier.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1882

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