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U.S. Army
Dawson, Michael
Dawson, Michael
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankMusician
Year of Action1875
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company H
HometownBoston, Massachusetts
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1875

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