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U.S. Army
Denny, John
Denny, John
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1879
Unit/Command9th U.S. Cavalry, Company C
HometownBig Flats, New York
Citation

Removed a wounded comrade, under a heavy fire, to a place of safety.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1879

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